| Title | Bengal Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | A regional style of Hindu temple architecture prevalent in Bengal, characterized by hut-shaped roofs (dochala, chauchala, atchala), often built of brick, and dedicated to various deities. |
| Tags | Bengal Dochala Chauchala Atchala Terracotta Bangla Chala Ratna |
| Style ID | INHF-227171135-18-11-25-BH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bengal-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/bengal-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | West Bengal Bangladesh |
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| Time Periods | 17th-19th century CE 16th century CE 19th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Malla dynasty Burdwan Raj Various Zamindar families |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Vaishnava Shakta |
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| Associated Deities | Krishna Radha Durga Kali Shiva |
| Primary Materials | Brick Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Dochala roof Chauchala roof Atchala roof Terracotta ornamentation Curved roof Terracotta panels Chala style Ratna style |
| Keywords | Bengal Dochala Chauchala Atchala Terracotta Bangla Chala Ratna |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banglar Mandir | Book | Comprehensive study of Bengal temples. |
| Bengal Temples | Book | Detailed study of Bengal temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shiv-Parvati Mandir Hnahthial | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Ganesh Mandir Champhai | Secondary | 100% |