Prakaram

Prakaram
Prakaram
	Image of Prakaram in Thirupparaithurai

A prakaram (प्राकारः in Sanskrit), also spelled pragaram or pragaaram) in Indian architecture is an outer part around the Hindu temple sanctum. They may be enclosed or open and are typically enclosed for the innermost prakaram.

Temple architecture

In the Hindu temple, the prakaram is the temple compound around the sanctum. Typically a Hindu temple[1] prayer hall is generally built in front of the temple's sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha).[2]

Prakaram of Brihadeeswarar Temple with Sanctum on the right

Usually large Hindu temples have one or more prakarams.[3]

Notes

Ching, Francis D.K. (1995). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. New York: John Wiley and Sons. p. 253. ISBN 0-471-28451-3.
"Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent - Glossary". Retrieved 8 January 2007.
"Glossary of Indian Art". art-and-archaeology.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2007.

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[1] Ching, Francis D.K. (1995). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. New York: John Wiley and Sons. p. 253. ISBN 0-471-28451-3.

[glossary-2] "Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent - Glossary". Retrieved 8 January 2007.

[3] "Glossary of Indian Art". art-and-archaeology.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2007.