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Title

Contemporary Nagara architecture style

4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
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DescriptionA modern iteration of the Nagara style, incorporating traditional North Indian temple architectural elements with contemporary construction techniques and materials, often seen in newly built Hindu temples.
Also Known As
Hindu temple architecture
Religious
Symbolic elements
narratives.
Nagara Architecture
North Indian Temple Architecture
Gurjara-Pratihara Style
Rajput Architecture
Mughal Influences (Gardens
Pavilions)
Later Mughal Architecture (minor)
Contemporary Hindu Temple Architecture
Tags
Nagara
Contemporary
Hindu Temple
Shikhara
Mandapa
Jyotisar
Kurukshetra
Style ID
INHF-STY-7205683550-01:40:43:18:01:21:CNAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/contemporary-nagara-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/contemporary-nagara-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites1
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan

Historical Context

Time Periods
21st Century CE

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Hindu temples
Tirthas
Pilgrimage sites
Associated Deities
Krishna
Vishnu
Shiva
Devi

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Concrete
Marble
Sandstone
Steel
Architectural Features
Shikhara
Garbhagriha
Mandapa
Amalaka
Kalasha

Keywords

Keywords
Nagara
Contemporary
Hindu Temple
Shikhara
Mandapa
Jyotisar
Kurukshetra

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
Prasada LakshanatextCanonical text on temple architecture
Building Architecture of IndiabookGeneral overview of Indian temple architecture

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Jyotisar Tirth Kurukshetra
Primary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Concrete
Marble
Sandstone
Steel

Related Features

Shikhara
Garbhagriha
Mandapa
Amalaka
Kalasha

Example Sites

Jyotisar Tirth Kurukshetra
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How to Identify Contemporary Nagara architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Shikhara, Garbhagriha, Mandapa.
  2. Verify geographic location: Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture is typically found in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
  3. Examine construction materials: Contemporary Nagara architecture style typically uses Concrete and Marble.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from 21st Century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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