main features of art and architecture of nayaks
The main contributions of the Nayak style of temple construction were towering gateways above the outermost prakaras, separate shrines and subshrines for the goddesses and minor deities, elaborately carved pillars and statues all out of single block of stone.
Golden shrine over the sanctum of Meenakshi temple
- Another important feature of the Nayak construction of small Vimanas.
- Most of the sculptures of Nayaks are stone made.
Sculptures inside the Meenakshi temple
Most of the Paintings of Nayaks are religious oriented.
