The 1st elements applied were Wooden and terracotta, but architects slowly moved on to brick and stone, Primarily sandstone, granite, schist, and marble. No mortar was used in the older temples and so precise slicing of dressed stones was expected. Submitted by Mark Cartwright, published on 04 September 2015. The https://headlineheronews.blogspot.com/2024/04/unveiling-majesty-of-hindu-temple-in.html