| Title | Central Indian Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Central Indian temple architecture represents a regional variant of the Nagara style, characterized by its unique blend of architectural elements and decorative motifs, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of the region. |
| Tags | Central India Nagara Temple Shikhara Mandapa Temple architecture Nagara substyle Khajuraho style Central Indian temples Sandstone architecture Regional Nagara Temple complex Madhya Pradesh Sandstone Regional Hindu Temple Chandela Paramara Kalachuri Hindu Architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-846851144-18-11-25-CA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/central-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/central-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 9 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan parts of Maharashtra and Odisha Maharashtra Jharkhand parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 8th-13th century CE 6th-13th century CE 6th century CE to 13th century CE 9th-13th century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 8th century CE to 13th century CE 8th century CE - 13th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chandela dynasty Kalachuri dynasty Paramara dynasty Kalachuri Dynasty Paramara Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Hindu Temples Shaiva temples Vaishnava temples Shakta temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Shakti Local deities Surya Durga |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Nagara shikhara Mandapa Elaborate carvings Raised platform Shikhara Garbhagriha Jagati Intricate carvings Elevated platforms Sculptural ornamentation Regional motifs Nagara shikhara with variations Panchayatana layout Nagara Shikhara Elaborate Carvings Ratha projections Nagara shikhara with regional variations |
| Keywords | Central India Nagara Temple Shikhara Mandapa Temple architecture Nagara substyle Khajuraho style Central Indian temples Sandstone architecture Regional Nagara Temple complex Madhya Pradesh Sandstone Regional Hindu Temple Chandela Paramara Kalachuri Hindu Architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| History of Indian and Indonesian Art | Book | |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Decoration | Book | |
| Krishna Deva, 'Temples of North India' | Book | Details on temple architecture in the North and Central Indian regions. |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation | book | Explores regional variations in temple architecture. |
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Provides context for Central Indian temple styles. |
| The Art of Khajuraho | Book | |
| History of Indian and Eastern Architecture | Book | General overview |
| The Encyclopedia of Indian Temple Architecture | Book | Detailed regional analysis |
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture | Book | Comprehensive multi-volume series. |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Structure | Book | Provides context for regional variations. |
| The Art of the Paramaras of Malwa | Book | Specific to a Central Indian dynasty. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojpur | Secondary | 100% |
| Brahma Temple Pushkar | Secondary | 100% |
| Chandrahasini Devi Temple Janjgir | Secondary | 100% |
| Chausath Yogini Temple Jabalpur | Secondary | 100% |
| Danteshwari Temple Dantewada | Secondary | 100% |
| Khajuraho Temples Khajuraho | Secondary | 100% |
| Omkareshwar Temple Mandhata | Secondary | 100% |
| Pahari Mandir Ranchi | Secondary | 100% |
| Rajiv Lochan Temple Rajim | Secondary | 100% |