| Title | Buddhist Stupa architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Buddhist stupa architecture, a prominent form of Indic sacred structure, serves as a reliquary mound, evolving in design across various regions and embodying Buddhist cosmological principles through its form and orientation. |
| Also Known As | Buddhist Stupa Architecture with Indian Taxila Gandharan Influences Indian Buddhist Stupa Architecture Taxila Stupa Design Gandharan Architecture Central Asian Stupa Evolution Indic Mandala Planning Tibetan Buddhist monastic architecture Fortress Sloping inward walls. Tibetan Buddhist Architecture Dzong Architecture (Bhutanese) Monastic Architecture of the Himalayas Indo-Tibetan Style Elements of Kashmiri Wooden Architecture Traces of Pala Dynasty Influences (Eastern India) Buddhist Stupa Architecture Buddhist Stupa Architecture with Indian Stupa Architectural Influences Early Buddhist Stupa Design Indian Buddhist Iconography |
| Tags | Stupa Anda Harmika Chatra Torana Medhi Relic Circumambulation Buddhist Monument Pradakshina Buddhism Monastery |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-6707398987-10:05:42:02:04:25:BSAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/buddhist-stupa-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/buddhist-stupa-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India Nepal Tibet Southeast Asia Central Asia Pan-Indian Bihar Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Gandhara |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE Present 3rd Century BCE onwards 1st century CE 2nd century CE 3rd century CE 4th century CE 5th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Empire Shunga Dynasty Kushan Empire Maurya Dynasty Kushan Dynasty Maurya Sunga Satavahana Kushan |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Pilgrimage sites Buddhist Religious Sites |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Anda (hemispherical dome) Harmika (railing) Chatras (umbrellas) Toranas (gateways) Medhi (terraces) Anda (dome) Chatra (umbrella) Medhi (terrace) Chatra (parasol) Medhi (drum) Torana (gateway) Pradakshina patha (circumambulatory path) |
Keywords
| Keywords | Stupa Anda Harmika Chatra Torana Medhi Relic Circumambulation Buddhist Monument Pradakshina Buddhism Monastery |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Stupa: Its Religious, Historical and Architectural Significance | Book |
Heritage Sites (4)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zurmala Stupa Termez Uzbekistan | Primary | 100% |
| Rawak Stupa Hotan Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% |
| Stupa of Tepe Maranjan Kabul Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Urgelling Monastery Tawang | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Brick
Stone
Stucco
Related Features
Anda (hemispherical dome)
Harmika (railing)
Chatras (umbrellas)
Toranas (gateways)
Medhi (terraces)
Anda (dome)
Chatra (umbrella)
Medhi (terrace)
Chatra (parasol)
Medhi (drum)
Torana (gateway)
Pradakshina patha (circumambulatory path)
Example Sites
How to Identify Buddhist Stupa architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Anda (hemispherical dome), Harmika (railing), Chatras (umbrellas).
- Verify geographic location: Buddhist Stupa architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Nepal.
- Examine construction materials: Buddhist Stupa architecture style typically uses Brick and Stone.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 3rd century BCE.
- Compare with documented examples: 4 heritage sites use this architectural style.