The 1st components applied were wood and terracotta, but architects slowly moved on to brick and stone, especially sandstone, granite, schist, and marble. No mortar was used in the older temples and so specific chopping of dressed stones was required. Submitted by Mark Cartwright, released on 04 September 2015. The https://wirenewsgroup.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-beacon-of-spiritual-harmony-and.html