This interpretation could explain the use of brick in the temple of Bhitargaon, built in the 5th century, a period when one of the symbolic connotations of a temple consciously included the idea of an altar. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
The worship of the living ascetic, a tradition deeply rooted in Indian culture, influenced early temple architecture. Cave 10 at Kondivate, where the Buddha is represented by a stupa, and housed inside a likeness of a hut in stone.
This list is from the thesis Iconography of hoysala period temples.
Title of Thesis : Iconography of hoysala period temples
Name of the Researcher : Nangia, Renupum
Name of the Guide : Deo, S B
Completed Year : 1985
Abstract : Abstract not available
Name of the Department : Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute Pune
Name of the University : Savitribai Phule Pune University