| Title | Assamese Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Assamese temple architecture reflects a regional style incorporating local materials and adapting pan-Indian Nagara elements with distinct Assamese features. |
| Tags | Assam Temple Shikhara Nagara influence Regional style Vernacular Ekamukha Chala Devalaya Manikut |
| Style ID | INHF-761789037-18-11-25-AE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/assamese-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/assamese-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Assam Manipur |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period Ahom Period Colonial Period |
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| Dynasties | Ahom dynasty Koch dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Durga Vishnu Kamakhya |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Wood Timber Bamboo |
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| Architectural Features | Curvilinear shikhara Ratha projections Mandapa Garbhagriha Thatched-style roofs Manikutas Chala roof Devalaya Manikut Singhadwara |
| Keywords | Assam Temple Shikhara Nagara influence Regional style Vernacular Ekamukha Chala Devalaya Manikut |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Temples of Assam | Book | Detailed study of temple architecture in Assam. |
| Temples and Legends of Assam | book | Details regional variations in temple construction. |
| Temples of Assam | Book | Overview of temple architecture in Assam. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Charaideo Ahom Royal Palace | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Govindajee Temple Imphal | Secondary | 100% |
| Umananda Temple Guwahati | Secondary | 100% |