What is Contemporary Nagara architecture style?

A 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.

Where is Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture found?

Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture is primarily found in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture used?

Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture was used during 21st Century CE.

What materials are used in Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture?

Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture typically uses Concrete, Marble, Sandstone, Steel. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Contemporary Nagara architecture style architecture?

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

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

Title	Contemporary Nagara architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	A 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`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/contemporary-nagara-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/contemporary-nagara-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	1
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 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

Title	Type	Notes
Prasada Lakshana	text	Canonical text on temple architecture
Building Architecture of India	book	General overview of Indian temple architecture

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Jyotisar Tirth Kurukshetra	Primary	100%

How to Identify Contemporary Nagara architecture style

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

Contemporary Nagara architecture style

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Heritage Sites (1)

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