Subramony, Sudha Harihara  <br/><br/>
Analysing sensory dimensions of kerala temple architecture through the lens of rasa theory 

 - Vol.89(11), Nov. 
 - Mumbai  The Indian Institute of Architects  2024 
 - 19-27p. 
<br/><br/> This paper revisits the analysis of Kerala temple<br/>architecture through the lens of Rasa Theory, a<br/>classical Indian aesthetic framework and explores<br/>its sensory implications. Rasa Theory, from<br/>Bharata Muni’s Natyashastra, identifies nine Rasas<br/>or emotional states—Shringara (love), Hasya<br/>(laughter), Karuna (compassion), Raudra (anger),<br/>Veera (courage), Bhayanaka (fear), Bibhatsa<br/>(disgust), Adbhuta (wonder) and Shanta (peace) that<br/>is evoked through artistic expression. The emotions<br/>thus experienced are comparable to those lived<br/>experiences created by various architectural features<br/>and spaces within buildings. Today, buildings are<br/>designed and analysed using multiple layers of<br/>parameters such as functionality, ergonomics,<br/>anthropometrics, universal usage, accessibility,<br/>human comfort, and aesthetics to name a few. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)