Tamil literature of the Sangam period is equally famous. Epic poems such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were composed over a period of time, and there are several other language versions in present-day India. Architecture Famous buildings in India tend to be historical religious structures, forts and palaces. This is because large-scale monumental construction projects required heavy finances and royal patronage. This is not to suggest that there is no worthwhile domestic secular architectural tradition in India.
Some village homes are valuable architectural designs.
Built to suit climatic conditions, they are both environmentally sound and aesthetically and emotionally pleasing. Crude but lively they were executed in a wide range of natural pigments, depicting hunting scenes with large wild animals like the bull and stick figures engaged in ritual activities. Such crafts have a long history because of their inherent value, the perfection of the design and its function. Wood is also used to make many household items and furniture. In south India, where lovely rosewood, teak and other fine woods are available, tables and decorative boxes, intricately carved and inlaid, are made with a high degree of skill.