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Figure 21 Plans of Brihadeshvara (Mukherji, 2001)

[ 3 ] Ventilation

Ventilation becomes a prime concern in these structures as the atmosphere inside the temple is very dark thus not much windows are seen in the inner Santorum but some openings around the Parikrama path of inner Santorum facilitate ventilation in these spaces. The ventilation is done through the windows doors or Mandapa halls at the entrances. The halls had projected porches on their walls, their use is functional, mainly for light and ventilation.

Figure 22 Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh Figure 23 Somnathpur Temple ,Mysore

Courtyards were an important design element to provide a continuous supply of fresh air and light supply. The jaali feature on the inner Parikrama path, also provided a supply of fresh air, and light. Essentially their thickness was kept high to ensure cool temperatures inside.

Figure 24 North East Wall Kedareshwara Temple Halebid Karnataka Figure 25 Jali window kopeshwar temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra