The two physical paradigms, considered in this research are architecture and dance. These two co-exists as an interlinked system of Hindu philosophy. This dissertation research attempts to illustrate the connection between south Indian temple architecture and south Indian classical dance so that we can perceive the mutual dependence in aesthetic expression among the two art forms. Based on south Indian aesthetics, the discussion begins with the Hindu ideology of the cosmic man and its association concerning religious aspects with southern India’s Dravidian architecture. Dance is the most creative means of an art form for understanding the engagement between the performer's body and its interaction with the space around them. The temple is constructed based on the concept of a mandala and as a setup for the performance of dance, it shares a quality of engaging its performer into a multi-sensory spatial experience.
