Dravidian Collection

Historical Geography
5315090 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. The Tamils form the most civilized and energetic of the Dravidian peoples)

Gopuram - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, India
Gopuram of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Thiruvarangam) - a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of the Supreme God, Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Interior of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, India
Interior (The Great Corridor) of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India, a Hindu temple in Dravidian style dedicated to the god Shiva. Date: circa early 1930s

Detail inside the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore

Close up of the Gopuram of the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore. A Dravidian style temple in Singapores Chinatown, Singapore

Pancha Rathas, cave temple (7th century), Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Stone carved chariot, Vittala Temple (16th century), Hampi, Karnataka, India

Ekambareswarar Temple (16th century), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore

India - Ellora Dravidian Temple early 1900s

Group of Gonds or Gounds, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Group of Gonds or Gounds, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Group of Toda people, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: group of Toda people, India. Toda people are a Dravidian ethnic group who live in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

The Moat and the Fort, Tanjore, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Moat and the Fort, Tanjore, India, 1895. The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, was built in the early 11th century by the Tamil Chola King Rajaraja

Interior Pillars of Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Ekambareswarar Temple or Ekambaranathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India

Gopura and Shikhara of the Kote Venkataramana Temple in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Kote Venkataramana Temple is a Hindu temple in Krishnarajendra Road, Bangalore, India dedicated to the god Venkateshwara. The temple was built in 1689 in Dravidian

Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram (Vaikunta Perumal Temple), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India
Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, located in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu

The South Tower Entrance Shrine of Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India
Ekambareswarar Temple or Ekambaranathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India

Sunset at Vidhana Soudha (State Legislature Building) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
The Vidhana Soudha located in Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It was constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian

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Colourful Hindu Pantheon of Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore

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India - Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh - The Seth Temple
India - Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh - The Rangaji Temple, built in 1851, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha or Rangaji - built in the Dravidian style with a gopuram of six storeys

Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Gopuram of Sri Mariamman temple
Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple gopuram (Tower)in Singapore at night

Sewu Temple near Prambanan, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hindu carvings on the Prambanan temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Prambanan Hindu temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Kapaleeswarar Hindu Temple, Chennai, (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India

Giant carved stone faces at Bayon temple
The Bayon temple is a richly decorated Khmer temple with distinctive serene and massive stone faces on the towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak

Bas relief carvings, Angkor Wat temple
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Buddha face on the Western Gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

The roof of the Sri Mariamman Temple, a Dravidian style temple in Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close up of the Gopuram of the Sri Mariamman Temple, a Dravidian style temple in Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Indian pilgrims, Bridhadishwara temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Bridhadishwara temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Detail, Sri Meenakshi temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Ramanatha Swami, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Sri Meenakshi temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

INDIA, Tamil Nadu, Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Detail of Dravidian style temple

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Discover the captivating beauty architecture, a testament to India's rich cultural heritage. From the majestic Bridhadishwara temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, to the intricately carved pillars of Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram, every structure tells a story that spans centuries. As you wander through UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ellora and Mahabalipuram, you'll be transported back to the early 1900s when these magnificent Dravidian temples stood tall against time. The Gopurams of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam and Kote Venkataramana Temple in Bangalore will leave you awe-inspired with their grandeur and intricate designs. Immerse yourself in South Indian spirituality as you visit Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram (Vaikunta Perumal Temple) and witness its serene beauty nestled amidst nature's embrace. And don't miss out on catching a mesmerizing sunset at Vidhana Soudha, where modernity meets tradition in Bangalore. Travel beyond borders to Singapore and explore the Sri Mariamman Temple. Marvel at the detailed craftsmanship inside this sacred space and get up close with its stunning Gopuram that stands tall against Singapore's skyline. Lastly, venture into Pancha Rathas cave temple in Mahabalipuram dating back to the 7th century. Admire its unique monolithic structures that showcase Dravidian architectural brilliance. Dravidian architecture is not just about buildings; it is an expression of artistry, devotion, and history. So come experience this enchanting journey through time as you delve into the heart of India's soulful landscapes - where every stone whispers tales from ancient civilizations past.