| Title | Himachali architecture style |
|---|---|
| Description | Himachali architecture utilizes local materials like wood and stone, adapting to the mountainous terrain with distinctive sloping roofs and intricate woodwork. |
| Tags | Vernacular Mountain Wood Stone Pagoda Wood carving Kath-Kuni Himachal Temple |
| Style ID | INHF-904404919-18-11-25-HT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/himachali-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/himachali-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Himachal Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Historical 8th century CE onwards |
|---|---|
| Dynasties | Local rulers and communities |
| Sacred Contexts | Homes Temples Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Devi Local deities |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone Slate |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Wood carvings Stone masonry Pagoda-style roofs Stone walls Multi-tiered structures |
| Keywords | Vernacular Mountain Wood Stone Pagoda Wood carving Kath-Kuni Himachal Temple |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Architecture of Himachal Pradesh | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kangra Fort Kangra | Secondary | 100% |
| Shri Krishna Mandir Ludhiana | Secondary | 100% |