| Title | ताम्र शिखर - Tamra Shikhara (Copper Shikhara)ताम्र शिखर Tamra Shikhara |
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| Description | ताम्र शिखर - Tamra Shikhara (Copper Shikhara) is a shikhara (spire) clad in copper sheets, often gilded. Copper's malleability and corrosion resistance make it ideal for intricate designs. |
| Tags | ताम्र शिखर Tamra Shikhara Copper Shikhara Spire Kalasha ताम्र Tamra Corrosion |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-698273511-20-11-25-TH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/copper-shikhara |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/copper-shikhara |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Roofing Material Non-ferrous Metal |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Modern Period CE Ancient times Modern times |
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| Dynasties | Chola Vijayanagara |
| Sources | Copper mines in Rajasthan Copper smelters Copper mines in Rajasthan and Jharkhand Copper refineries |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 220 MPa Density: 8960 kg/m³ Melting point: 1085 °C Corrosion resistance: Excellent Tensile strength: 200-250 MPa Melting point: 1085°C Thermal conductivity: 401 W/mK |
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| Uses | Shikhara cladding Kalasha (finial) construction Roofing elements Kalasha (finial) Roofing |
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| Materials | सोना - Sonā (Gold) पीतल - Peetal (Brass) लकड़ी का ढांचा - Lakdi ka Dhancha (Wooden Framework) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) शिला - Shilā (Stone) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture Nagara architecture |
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| Categories | Temple |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Studies in Indian Temple Architecture | Book | Detailed analysis of shikhara construction |
| Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conservation manuals | Conservation Manual | Metal conservation techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Vishnu Mandir Richmond Hill | Primary | Walls | 100% |
| Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre Markham | Secondary | Walls | 100% |