| Title | Indian Religious architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Indian religious architecture encompasses diverse sacred structures influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other Indic traditions, reflecting cosmological beliefs and ritual practices. |
| Also Known As | Bronze Age Temple Architecture with Vedic Parallels Indian Religious Influences Vedic Religious Traditions Indian Cosmological Concepts Bactria-Margiana Architecture Bronze Age Temple Design Indian Fire Altar Traditions Iron Age Fire Temple Architecture with Indian Fire Temple Traditions Religious Influences Indian Fire Temple Traditions Zoroastrian Architecture Indian Religious Rituals Iron Age Temple Design |
| Tags | Temple Mandir Stupa Chaitya Religious architecture Religious buildings Sacred spaces Indian traditions |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-5625386775-11:32:55:22:04:18:IRAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-religious-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indian-religious-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Dynasties | Mauryas Guptas Cholas Vijayanagara |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Monasteries Stupas Shrines Ritual spaces |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Shiva Devi Buddha Mahavira |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Shikharas Gopurams Toranas Mandapas |
Keywords
| Keywords | Temple Mandir Stupa Chaitya Religious architecture Religious buildings Sacred spaces Indian traditions |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Comprehensive overview of Indian religious architecture |
Heritage Sites (2)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Taip Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Yaz-Depe Ahal Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Related Features
Shikharas
Gopurams
Toranas
Mandapas
How to Identify Indian Religious architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Shikharas, Gopurams, Toranas.
- Verify geographic location: Indian Religious architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Nepal.
- Examine construction materials: Indian Religious architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Ancient.
- Compare with documented examples: 2 heritage sites use this architectural style.