Konkani Temple Architecture

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The present day KONKAN temples are of Nagara architecture with some alterations, this kind of architecture is unique in India. When one observes, the temple can have many different angles to it.

A water tank called as a Tali or a Tallay is usually seen at the main entrance of the temple. A large Praveshdwar or the main entrance, with a Nagar Khana is a very distinct feature of Konkanis temples. A Deepa stambha is an integral part of the temple. Other related buildings with the temple:

Agrashala

Bhojanshala

Yagnya-shala

Vahanshala

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Nagarkhana

The temples are usually painted in white or other light colours, and usually are covered with clay or terracotta  tiles. A Golden Kalasha is also seen.

The parts of the temple:

Sabhamandapa

Antarala

Chowk

Garbhagruha ( Garbhakud in Konkani )

Sarvalli ( Pradakshina marga )

The temples have wooden carvings depicting epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Garbhagruha is usually studded with silver and main idol is made of black stone and sometimes Shaligrama. Konkani temples represent two murtis one is a Mula Murti to which the alankar(adornment) is usually done and which is of ancient origin and the Utsava Murti which is displayed in the temple premises. The Utsava murtis are made of Silver, Gold or some times alloys. An alloy Prasad Murti is also seen. The Chowk pillars are usually wooden with explicit carvings. The roof is also studded with paintings and chandeliars. Huge bells are hung at the entrance of the Chowk. This place is considered very sacred.

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