| Title | Himalayan Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by its adaptation to mountainous terrain, use of local materials like wood and stone, and syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist influences, found across the Himalayan range. |
| Tags | Himalayan architecture Wooden temple Pagoda Vernacular Kath-Kuni |
| Style ID | INHF-021396961-18-11-25-HA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/himalayan-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/himalayan-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Himalayas Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Nepal Nagaland |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE onwards |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Buddha |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone Slate |
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| Architectural Features | Multi-tiered roofs Wooden carvings Stone foundations Pagoda-style elements |
| Keywords | Himalayan architecture Wooden temple Pagoda Vernacular Kath-Kuni |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Living Wood: Traditional Houses of the Himalayan Region | Book | Explores the use of wood in traditional Himalayan architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hidimba Devi Temple Manali | Secondary | 100% |
| Nepali Mandir Kohima | Secondary | 100% |