| Title | Gujarati architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by regional adaptations of broader Indian styles, Gujarati architecture showcases intricate woodwork, vibrant colors, and a blend of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic influences, particularly in havelis and temples. |
| Tags | Woodwork Haveli Stepwell Gujarat Regional Vav Solanki Carvings Sandstone Wood carving Pol Jharokha Chhatri Jali Carving Gujarati Chalukya Temple Toran |
| Style ID | INHF-828529541-18-11-25-GU |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/gujarati-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/gujarati-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 9 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Gujarat Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | 10th-19th century CE 11th-19th century CE 11th-13th Century CE Medieval-Present 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 11th-16th Century CE 11th-13th century CE 15th-19th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Solanki dynasty Sultanate of Gujarat Gaekwad dynasty Gujarat Sultanate Mughal Empire Maratha Empire Chaulukya dynasty Solanki Dynasty Vaghela Dynasty Vaghela dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Jain temples Havelis Stepwells Mosques Secular structures Temples Palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Jinas Jain Tirthankaras Islamic figures |
| Primary Materials | Wood Brick Sandstone Marble |
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| Architectural Features | Intricate woodwork Jharokhas Courtyards Stepwells (Vavs) Stepwells (vavs) Chhatris Torans Intricate carvings Toranas Stepwells Pols Stepped wells (vavs) Intricate wood carvings Jalis Pillars Domed ceilings |
| Keywords | Woodwork Haveli Stepwell Gujarat Regional Vav Solanki Carvings Sandstone Wood carving Pol Jharokha Chhatri Jali Carving Gujarati Chalukya Temple Toran |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture of Gujarat | book | Overview of architectural styles in Gujarat |
| The Architectural Heritage of Gujarat | book | |
| The Art and Architecture of Gujarat | Book | Exploration of Gujarati architectural heritage. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bala Hanuman Mandir Jamnagar | Secondary | 100% |
| Champaner Fort Champaner Gujarat | Secondary | 100% |
| Hindu Temple of Winnipeg | Secondary | 100% |
| Hutheesing Jain Temple Ahmedabad | Secondary | 100% |
| Palitana Jain Temples of Palitana | Secondary | 100% |
| Panch Mahal Fatehpur Sikri | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir Mumbai | Secondary | 100% |
| Sindhi Guru Darbar Temple Dubai | Secondary | 100% |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar | Secondary | 100% |