| Title | Early Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Early Hindu temple architecture, emerging from Gupta period onwards, is characterized by simple square plans, flat roofs or modest shikharas, and a focus on the garbhagriha (sanctum) housing the deity. |
| Tags | Garbhagriha Hindu Temple Early Temple Gupta Architecture Square Plan Hindu |
| Style ID | INHF-672411867-18-11-25-EA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/early-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/early-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Southeast Asia (influence) Afghanistan (influence) Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | 4th-8th century CE 2nd century BCE - 5th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Empire Vakataka dynasty Early Chalukya dynasty Various local dynasties |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Surya |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Square plan Flat roof Garbhagriha Simple ornamentation |
| Keywords | Garbhagriha Hindu Temple Early Temple Gupta Architecture Square Plan Hindu |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Temples of Central India | Book | Detailed analysis of early temple forms. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | Classic text on Indian architectural history. |
| The Early Temples of India | Book | Study of the formative stages of Indian temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Naulakhi Kotal Temple Baghlan Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Surkh Kotal Zamindawar Temple Baghlan Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |