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Title

Dravida Cave Temple architecture style

DescriptionA synthesis of Dravida temple building traditions with pre-existing natural cave formations, often incorporating the limestone karst topography of the region into the temple's structure and design.
Tags
Dravida
Cave temple
Karst
Gopuram
Mandapa
Subramanya
Style ID
INHF-889170050-18-11-25-DT
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/dravida-cave-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/dravida-cave-temple-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites1
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 19, 2025

Regions

Regions
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Malaysia

Historical Context

Time Periods
7th century CE onwards
Dynasties
Pallava
Chola
Pandya
Vijayanagara

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Hindu temples
Cave temples
Pilgrimage sites
Associated Deities
Subramanya
Shiva
Parvati
Ganesha

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Granite
Limestone
Brick
Stucco
Architectural Features
Gopuram
Mandapa
Vimana
Cave integration
Pillared halls

Keywords

Keywords
Dravida
Cave temple
Karst
Gopuram
Mandapa
Subramanya

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
History of South IndiabookGeneral overview of Dravidian architecture.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple Selangor
Primary
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