In contrast to the stupas, the hollow gu-style temple is a structure used for meditation, devotional worship of the Buddha and other Buddhist rituals.
The gu temples come in two basic styles: "one-face" design and "four-face" design—essentially one main entrance and four main entrances.
Other styles such as five-face and hybrids also exist.
The one-face style grew out of 2nd century Beikthano, and the four-face out of 7th century Sri Ksetra.
The temples, whose main features were the pointed arches and the vaulted chamber, became larger and grander in the Bagan period.
In contrast to the stupas, the hollow gu-style temple is a structure used for meditation, devotional worship of the Buddha and other Buddhist rituals. The gu temples come in two basic styles: "one-face" design and "four-face" design—essentially one main entrance and four main entrances. Other styles such as five-face and hybrids also exist. The one-face style grew out of 2nd century Beikthano, and the four-face out of 7th century Sri Ksetra. The temples, whose main features were the pointed arches and the vaulted chamber, became larger and grander in the Bagan period.
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