| Title | Garhwali architecture style |
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| Description | A regional style within the Himalayan tradition, Garhwali architecture features distinctive wooden construction, intricate carvings, and multi-tiered roofs adapted to the climate and terrain of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. |
| Tags | Garhwal Uttarakhand Temple Wood architecture Kath-Kuni Pahari architecture Wood and stone construction |
| Style ID | INHF-124660343-18-11-25-GE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/garhwali-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/garhwali-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Uttarakhand (Garhwal region) Uttarakhand |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Modern Medieval period onwards |
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| Dynasties | Garhwal Kingdom |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Village houses Village shrines |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Local deities Durga |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone Slate |
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| Architectural Features | Multi-tiered roofs Wooden carvings Stone foundations Sloping roofs Wood carvings Stone platforms |
| Keywords | Garhwal Uttarakhand Temple Wood architecture Kath-Kuni Pahari architecture Wood and stone construction |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Hill Architecture in India | Book | Overview of architectural adaptations in the Himalayan region. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Badrinath Temple Chamoli | Secondary | 100% |
| Gangotri Temple Uttarkashi | Secondary | 100% |