| Title | Bhumija architecture style |
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| Description | Bhumija, originating in the Paramara dynasty of Malwa, is a Nagara sub-style characterized by its urushringas resembling miniature shikharas attached to the latina shikhara, often seen in Central India. |
| Tags | Bhumija Paramara Malwa Shikhara Uro-manjari Nagara Stellate Hindu Temple |
| Style ID | INHF-764404859-18-11-25-BU |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bhumija-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/bhumija-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Gujarat |
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| Time Periods | 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 11th-13th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Paramara dynasty Chahamanas of Shakambhari Paramara Dynasty Chaulukya Dynasty Rajput Dynasties |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Shaiva temples Vaishnava temples Shakta temples Hindu Temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Latina shikhara Urushringas Stellate plan Central Indian planning Miniature shikharas Nagara superstructure Central latina shikhara Latina superstructure Miniature spires on shikhara |
| Keywords | Bhumija Paramara Malwa Shikhara Uro-manjari Nagara Stellate Hindu Temple |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture, North India, Period of Early Maturity, C. AD 700-900 | book | Discussion of Bhumija origins and characteristics. |
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture, South India, Text & Plates | Book | Discusses Nagara and related styles. |
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture | Book | |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period) | Book | General overview of Indian temple architecture |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Jarai Ka Math Temple Barwasagar | Primary | 100% |
| Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain | Primary | 100% |
| Omkareshwar Temple Mandhata | Primary | 100% |
| Khajuraho Temples Khajuraho | Secondary | 100% |