Early Jain and Buddhist literature, in addition to Kautilya's Arthashastra, describe structures, embellishments and patterns of these temples—all with motifs and deities presently common in Hinduism. Bas-reliefs and murtis have already been identified from 2nd to 3rd century, but none of the temple constructions have survived. Students[118] theorize that those https://hindutempleadelaide.com.au/