| Title | Classical Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by adherence to Shilpa Shastras, geometric planning (vastu-purusha-mandala), axial alignment, and symbolic representation of cosmic principles in temple design and construction. |
| Tags | Shilpa Shastra Vastu Hindu Temple Mandala |
| Style ID | INHF-230681512-18-11-25-CH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/classical-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/classical-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient to Medieval periods |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Various Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Shikhara Mandapa Garbhagriha Vastu-Purusha-Mandala Axial Alignment |
| Keywords | Shilpa Shastra Vastu Hindu Temple Mandala |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Hindu Temple | Book | Comprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture and symbolism. |
| Vastu-Shilpa Kosha | Encyclopedia | Detailed encyclopedia of Vastu Shastra principles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Baidyanath Temple Deoghar | Secondary | 100% |