| Title | Indian Buddhist Cave architecture style |
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| Description | Evolved in India and spread to Sri Lanka, featuring rock-cut chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries) adorned with sculptures and paintings depicting Buddhist narratives and iconography. |
| Tags | Cave temples Chaitya Vihara Hinayana Buddhism Rock-cut architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-656227344-18-11-25-IT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-buddhist-cave-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indian-buddhist-cave-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Sri Lanka |
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| Time Periods | 2nd century BCE - 6th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Satavahana dynasty Vakataka dynasty Various Sri Lankan kingdoms |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries, Chaityagrihas, Viharas |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Yakshas, Yakshinis |
| Primary Materials | Rock, lime plaster, wood (for structural elements) |
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| Architectural Features | Chaitya arches, apsidal halls, pillars, sculptures, murals |
| Keywords | Cave temples Chaitya Vihara Hinayana Buddhism Rock-cut architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Art of Ajanta | book | Comprehensive study of Ajanta cave paintings and sculptures. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Dambulla Cave Temple Matale Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |