| Title | चूना लिप्ता - Chunā Liptā (Lime Stucco)चूना लिप्ता Chunā Liptā |
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| Description | चूना लिप्ता - Chunā Liptā (Lime Stucco) is a plaster composed of lime (calcium hydroxide), sand (silica), and water. Sometimes includes additives like surkhi (brick dust) for pozzolanic properties. Used for smooth wall finishes and decorative moldings. |
| Tags | चूना पलस्तर Chunā Palastar Lime Stucco Plaster Coating चूना लिप्ता Chunā Liptā Mortar |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-002857994-20-11-25-CE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/lime-stucco |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/lime-stucco |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Plaster Coating Mortar Composite Material |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Gupta Period (320-550 CE) Medieval Period CE Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646 CE) Mughal Period (1526-1857 CE) |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Vijayanagara Mughal Rajput |
| Sources | Local lime kilns River sand deposits Lime kilns using locally sourced limestone |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 2-5 MPa Porosity: 20-30% Density: 1400-1700 kg/m³ Breathable Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.1 W/mK |
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| Uses | Wall coating Ceiling coating Decorative moldings Sculptural details Wall plaster Ceiling plaster Waterproofing |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Guggulu (Gum Resin) रेत - Ret (Sand) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture style Vijayanagara architecture style Mughal architecture Rajput architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Residential Buildings Mosque |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Indian Plasters | Article | Composition and application |
| Traditional Indian Lime Plasters | Technical Report | Composition and application techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Moghalmari Monastery | Primary | 100% |