Emperor Shah Jahan (1627-58), fifth ruler of the Mughal Empire, became the greatest patron of Indian architecture under the empire, funding magnificent building projects that expressed and ...

Ancient Indian architecture knew how to beat the heat—*no ACs needed.* These modern buildings in Jaipur, Odisha, and Bharuch are living proof that old-school jugaad works! #SustainableArchitecture ...

India, a country of ancient wisdom and spirituality, has some of the oldest Hindu temples that reflect the echo of its long ...

This episode of Monocle 24's On Design podcast, which briefly surveys the state of Indian architecture and suggests a blueprint for a 21st Century vernacular, was written and recorded by ArchDaily ...

Areas of Specialization: South Asian art history, especially Hindu temple architecture. Cummings teaches art history from all regions of Asia, from the Neolithic through contemporary periods. I am a ...

Each temple, with its distinctive features, contributes to the diverse landscape of Hindu sacred architecture. Here’s the ...