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Ahom Sculptures, Indian Sculptures
The Ahom Sculptures are found carved out on the temples that follow the Nagara style architecture.

The Ahom sculptures can be easily found in the temples of Assam. The Ahom sculpture and architecture follow the Nagara idiom for the construction of the shrines. This fact is apparent from the bee-hive shaped towers, inner sanctum and arched gateways. The Mughal influence is also visible in the Ahom sculptures and architecture.

Sculpture of Rang Ghar Some of the temple walls have crimped vertical lines and the walls end in the conventional amlaka pattern. The other architectural elements of the Ahom temples also include the mandapas, sloping roofs and pillars. The windows and gateways of the temples have been adorned with intricate foliage sculptures. Both stone and bricks were used to construct these temples. Inspite of facing a lot of political instability the Ahom kings were successful in representing the brilliant craftsmanship of the local artisans.

There are several monuments that display the remarkable sculptures of the Ahom period. A list of Ahom sculptures will definitely include the following:

Sculpture of Kareng Ghar and Talatal Ghar Sculpture of Rang Ghar Sculpture of Umananda Temple
Sculpture of Gargaon Palace Sculpture of Joysagar Tank


(Last Updated on : 19/02/2009)
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