| Title | Bengal Chala architecture style |
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| Description | The Chala style, distinctive to Bengal, features a curved roof inspired by traditional Bengali village huts, often seen in temple architecture and characterized by its sloping eaves. |
| Tags | Chala Bengal roof Curved roof Temple architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-113490381-18-11-25-BT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bengal-chala-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/bengal-chala-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Krishna Durga Shiva |
| Primary Materials | Brick Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Curvilinear roof Sloping eaves Terracotta panels |
| Keywords | Chala Bengal roof Curved roof Temple architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terracotta Temples of Bengal | Book | Focuses on the terracotta art and architecture |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hangseshwari Temple Bansberia | Secondary | 100% |