The Sculptural Aestheticism of Yaganti Temple: A Study

Abstract

The research paper aims to explore the Yaganti Temple, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a revered religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to have been constructed in the fifteen century during the Vijayanagara Kingdom. This study  bring into the art and architectural beauty of such temple, with particular attention to the intricate artistic and carvings embellishments that define the temple’s view. That built in the cultural Dravidian art and architectural work style, the temple develops an huge array of sculptures that seeks certain mythological figures, deities, and animals, all of which convey deep religious monuments. This research work examines the stylistic nuances, artistic influences, and symbolic and moralistic of these art and sculptures, offering an understanding of their major role in reflecting the spiritual, cultural, and religious fabric of South Indian temple art and architecture. By its specific blend of Dravidian crafts-manship and profound spiritual symbolism, and that Yaganti Temple stands as an exemplary thing of South Indian art architecture and religious aspects.