| Title | Indian Religious architecture style |
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| Description | Indian religious architecture encompasses diverse sacred structures influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other Indic traditions, reflecting cosmological beliefs and ritual practices. |
| Tags | Temple Mandir Stupa Chaitya Religious architecture Religious buildings Sacred spaces Indian traditions |
| Style ID | INHF-260493606-18-11-25-IL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-religious-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indian-religious-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Dynasties | Mauryas Guptas Cholas Vijayanagara |
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Monasteries Stupas Shrines Ritual spaces |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Shiva Devi Buddha Mahavira |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Shikharas Gopurams Toranas Mandapas |
| Keywords | Temple Mandir Stupa Chaitya Religious architecture Religious buildings Sacred spaces Indian traditions |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Comprehensive overview of Indian religious architecture |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Taip Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Yaz-Depe Ahal Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |