| Title | Himalayan architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by tiered wooden structures, pagoda-like roofs, and stone foundations, this style reflects adaptation to mountainous terrain and seismic activity, often incorporating Buddhist and Hindu elements in regions like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. |
| Tags | Pahari architecture Kath-Kuni Temple Monastery Mountain Terrace Wood Stone Climate-Responsive Vernacular Mountain Architecture Temple Architecture Wood Architecture Pagoda Architecture Pagoda Tiered Roof Wood Carving Stone Masonry Chorten Mountain architecture North India Adaptive Sloping Roof Courtyard Uttarakhand architecture Regional adaptation |
| Style ID | INHF-361330030-18-11-25-HI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/himalayan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/himalayan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 8 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh Nepal Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Bhutan Tibet Ladakh |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Modern Ancient to Present 8th-19th century CE 8th-21st century CE 8th century CE onwards 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 20th century CE 21st century CE |
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| Dynasties | Local Kingdoms Various Tribal Groups |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries Temples Monasteries Village Shrines Hindu Temple Buddhist Monastery Village shrines Domestic architecture |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Buddha Local Deities Hindu Deities Buddhist Deities Local deities Buddhist deities Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone Slate Mud Brick Mud brick Mud |
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| Architectural Features | Tiered roofs Pagoda-like structures Stone foundations Wooden carvings Tiered Roofs Stone Masonry Wood Carvings Courtyards Adaptation to Slope Sloping Roofs Pagoda Style Stone Walls Pagoda style Stone masonry Chortens Pagoda roofs Multi-tiered structures Sloping roofs Wooden balconies Prayer flags Stone construction Wood carvings |
| Keywords | Pahari architecture Kath-Kuni Temple Monastery Mountain Terrace Wood Stone Climate-Responsive Vernacular Mountain Architecture Temple Architecture Wood Architecture Pagoda Architecture Pagoda Tiered Roof Wood Carving Stone Masonry Chorten Mountain architecture North India Adaptive Sloping Roof Courtyard Uttarakhand architecture Regional adaptation |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Architecture of Uttarakhand | Book | Overview of architectural styles in Uttarakhand. |
| Living Wood: Traditions of Architecture and Craftsmanship in Himachal Pradesh | Book | Details on Himalayan wood architecture. |
| Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent by J.C. Harle | book | Comprehensive overview of Indian art and architecture. |
| Ronald M. Bernier, 'The Temples of Nepal' | book | Study of Nepalese temple architecture, relevant to Himalayan styles. |
| Himalayan Architecture - Wikipedia | website | General overview of Himalayan architectural styles. |
| Traditional Architecture of the Himalayas | Book | Explores the diverse building traditions across the Himalayan region. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Almora Fort Almora | Secondary | 100% |
| Badrinath Temple Chamoli | Secondary | 100% |
| Gorsam Chorten Bomdila | Secondary | 100% |
| Kedarnath Temple Kedarnath | Secondary | 100% |
| Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple Legship | Secondary | 100% |
| Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Pauri | Secondary | 100% |
| Pemayangtse Monastery Pelling | Secondary | 100% |
| Tungnath Temple Rudraprayag | Secondary | 100% |