| Temples & Legends Of Bihar |
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| He has
mentioned that the temples in North Bihar follow several types from the constituents of
the simplest form of temples to more artistic and complicated styles. He has pointed out
that a temple in Chapra looks remarkably like a church. A rather modern temple at
Harinagar in Champaran district, which Dr. Spooner does not mention, is also built almost
like a church with a steeple. This style has been followed at other places also. Some
temples in North Bihar are with domes. A few temples
again show a strong Indo-Islamic influence. All this shows that the architecture or the
temple types in Bihar have had a comparative freedom from the conventional mode and vision
of the temples of North India. The Jain temples scattered over various places in Bihar are
remarkable specimens. They, however, follow the same pattern of the Jain temples in other
parts of India. They are highly decorative and conventional. |
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