| Title | Indian Hindu architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Characterized by diverse regional variations, this style features temples with elaborate carvings, mandapas, and shikharas, reflecting Hindu cosmology and deities, and adapted across the Indian subcontinent. |
| Also Known As | Kushan Urban Architecture with Indian Buddhist Hindu Influences Indian Buddhist Architecture Indian Hindu Architecture Gandharan Art Style Kushan Urban Planning Kandyan Hindu-Buddhist Temple Architecture with South Indian Dravidian Architectural Artistic Influences South Indian Dravidian Architecture Indian Wood Carving Traditions Kandyan Architecture Sri Lankan Syncretic Architecture |
| Tags | Temple Shikhara Mandapa Hindu art Deities Temple architecture Vastu Shastra |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-2384086782-21:14:57:15:06:19:IHAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-hindu-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indian-hindu-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India Southeast Asia Central Asia Nepal Sri Lanka |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 2nd century BCE 1st century CE 3rd century CE Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Dynasties | Kushan Dynasty Gupta Dynasty |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Surya Ganesha |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Shikhara Mandapa Garbhagriha Sculptures of deities Sculptural decoration Pillared halls Water tanks |
Keywords
| Keywords | Temple Shikhara Mandapa Hindu art Deities Temple architecture Vastu Shastra |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | A survey of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art and architecture. |
Heritage Sites (2)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dalverzin Tepe Surxondaryo Uzbekistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Embekka Devalaya Kandy Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Related Features
Shikhara
Mandapa
Garbhagriha
Sculptures of deities
Sculptural decoration
Pillared halls
Water tanks
How to Identify Indian Hindu architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Shikhara, Mandapa, Garbhagriha.
- Verify geographic location: Indian Hindu architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Southeast Asia.
- Examine construction materials: Indian Hindu architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 2nd century BCE.
- Compare with documented examples: 2 heritage sites use this architectural style.