What is Indian Hindu Temple architecture style?

Indian Hindu temple architecture encompasses diverse regional styles, each reflecting unique interpretations of sacred geometry, cosmology, and the principles of Vastu Shastra, serving as a sacred space for deities.

Where is Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture found?

Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in India, Southeast Asia. There are 3 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture used?

Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture was used during 3rd century BCE - Present, Ancient to present, 3rd century BCE - 16th century CE. It is associated with the Maurya, Gupta, Chalukya, Chola, Vijayanagara dynasty/period.

What materials are used in Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture?

Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Stone, Brick, Wood. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture?

There are 3 heritage sites documented with Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Indian Hindu Temple architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Indian Hindu Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites)
Description	Indian Hindu temple architecture encompasses diverse regional styles, each reflecting unique interpretations of sacred geometry, cosmology, and the principles of Vastu Shastra, serving as a sacred space for deities.
Also Known As	Museum housing Cham Hindu Temple Artifacts with Indian Hindu Iconographic Influences Indian Hindu Iconography Cham Temple Architecture Indian Dravidian Art Cham Sculptural Traditions Khmer Hindu Brick Temple Architecture with Indian Hindu Iconographic Architectural Influences Indian Hindu Brick Temple Architecture Indian Shiva Temple Design Khmer Temple Design Indian Cosmological Planning Khmer Mahayana Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Buddhist Hindu Iconographic Influences Indian Buddhist Monastery Architecture Indian Buddhist Iconography
Tags	Vastu Shastra Shilpa Shastras Temple Art Hinduism Sacred Architecture Temple architecture Deity Sacred space Shikhara Garbhagriha Mandapa Hindu Temple India
Style ID	`INHF-STY-0902287846-09:28:59:04:03:24:IHTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-hindu-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indian-hindu-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	3
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	India Southeast Asia

Historical Context

Time Periods	3rd century BCE - Present Ancient to present 3rd century BCE - 16th century CE
Dynasties	Maurya Gupta Chalukya Chola Vijayanagara

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Shrines
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Devi Ganesha Surya

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Stone Brick Wood
Architectural Features	Garbhagriha Mandapa Shikhara Gopuram Sculptural decoration Shikhara/Vimana Pradakshina patha

Keywords

Keywords	Vastu Shastra Shilpa Shastras Temple Art Hinduism Sacred Architecture Temple architecture Deity Sacred space Shikhara Garbhagriha Mandapa Hindu Temple India

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
The Hindu Temple	Book	Comprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture.
Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation	Book	Comprehensive overview of Indian temple architecture.

Heritage Sites (3)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Champa Museum Da Nang Temple Relics Da Nang Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Lolei Temple Roluos Group Cambodia	Secondary	100%
Ta Prohm Siem Reap Cambodia	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Indian Hindu Temple architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Garbhagriha, Mandapa, Shikhara.
Verify geographic location: Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Southeast Asia.
Examine construction materials: Indian Hindu Temple architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
Consider historical context: This style dates from 3rd century BCE - Present.
Compare with documented examples: 3 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Indian Hindu Temple architecture style

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