What is Cham Nagara architecture style?

A localized variant of Nagara architecture, exhibiting Cham cultural adaptations in tower design and incorporating indigenous materials within the broader Nagara framework.

Where is Cham Nagara architecture style architecture found?

Cham Nagara architecture style architecture is primarily found in Quang Nam. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

What materials are used in Cham Nagara architecture style architecture?

Cham Nagara architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Sandstone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Cham Nagara architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Cham Nagara architecture style architecture. 1 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Cham Nagara architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Cham Nagara architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	A localized variant of Nagara architecture, exhibiting Cham cultural adaptations in tower design and incorporating indigenous materials within the broader Nagara framework.
Also Known As	Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Nagara Influences Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture Indian Nagara Temple Architecture Cham Tower Design Indian Hindu Iconography Indic Cosmological Planning
Tags	Cham Nagara Shikhara Tower Hindu Temple
Style ID	`INHF-STY-1515292253-03:30:20:15:02:21:CNAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/cham-nagara-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/cham-nagara-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	1
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Quang Nam

Historical Context

Dynasties	Champa Dynasty

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temple complexes
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Lakshmi

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Brick Sandstone
Architectural Features	Nagara Shikharas (modified) Cham Tower Design Kumbha

Keywords

Keywords	Cham Nagara Shikhara Tower Hindu Temple

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
My Son Sanctuary Quang Nam Vietnam	Primary	100%

How to Identify Cham Nagara architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Nagara Shikharas (modified), Cham Tower Design, Kumbha.
Verify geographic location: Cham Nagara architecture style architecture is typically found in Quang Nam.
Examine construction materials: Cham Nagara architecture style typically uses Brick and Sandstone.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Cham Nagara architecture style

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Historical Context

Sacred Context

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Heritage Sites (1)

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