| Title | Central Indian Nagara architecture style |
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| Description | A regional variant of Nagara, Central Indian Nagara temples, like Kandariya Mahadeva, often feature a distinctive curvilinear shikhara and intricate sculptural programs, reflecting local artistic traditions. |
| Tags | Nagara Central India Hindu temple Shikhara Sculpture Temple architecture Pancharatha |
| Style ID | INHF-534811374-18-11-25-CY |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/central-indian-nagara-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/central-indian-nagara-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Chhattisgarh |
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| Time Periods | 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 7th century CE to 11th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chandela dynasty Paramara dynasty Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty Kalachuri dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temple Hindu temples Jain temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Jina |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Curvilinear shikhara Panchayatana layout Elaborate carvings Subsidiary shrines Nagara shikhara Pancharatha plan Regional variations in ornamentation |
| Keywords | Nagara Central India Hindu temple Shikhara Sculpture Temple architecture Pancharatha |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation | book | General overview of Indian temple styles. |
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Khajuraho | Secondary | 100% |
| Laxman Temple Sirpur | Secondary | 100% |