| Title | Ancient Indian Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Early forms of Indian temple architecture, characterized by simple structures and evolving construction techniques, laying the foundation for later, more elaborate styles. |
| Tags | Early temples Rock-cut architecture Ancient India Religious structures |
| Style ID | INHF-176548482-18-11-25-AN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/ancient-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/ancient-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | 3rd Century BCE 6th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Mauryan Empire Gupta Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist stupas Jain shrines |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Yakshas Nagas |
| Primary Materials | Wood Brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Rock-cut caves Simple shrines Pillared halls Early forms of shikhara |
| Keywords | Early temples Rock-cut architecture Ancient India Religious structures |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Temples of India | Book | Discusses the origins and development of temple architecture in ancient India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple Karachi Sindh | Secondary | 100% |