| Title | Indian Temple architecture style |
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| Description | This style encompasses diverse regional temple building traditions across India, characterized by unique structural forms, ornamentation, and adherence to Vastu Shastra principles. |
| Tags | Temple architecture Hinduism Vastu Shastra Shikhara Mandapa Gopuram Iconography Hindu architecture Hindu Temple Temple Architecture Hindu temple Deity Sacred architecture Temple Sculpture Hindu India Mandir Vimana Garbhagriha Sacred Space Cosmology Mandala Devalaya Prasada Shilpa Shastras Jain architecture Buddhist architecture Sacred art Deula Religious Architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-184191855-18-11-25-IC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indian-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 24 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Pan-Indian Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia Pan-India Southeast Asia (influenced) |
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| Time Periods | 3rd Century BCE Present 3rd century BCE - Present 3rd century BCE-Present 3rd Century BCE - Present 3rd century BCE onwards 3rd century BCE - present 3rd century BCE Ancient to present |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Chola Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Maurya Empire Gupta Empire Maurya Gupta Chola Vijayanagara etc. Various dynasties across India |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Hindu Temple Buddhist temples Jain temples Hindu temple Jain temple Buddhist temple Buddhist monasteries Temple complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Ganesha Surya Various Hindu deities Buddha Jinas Shakti etc. Tirthankaras Buddhas |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood brick wood |
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| Architectural Features | Shikharas Garbhagrihas Mandapas Gopurams Sculptural ornamentation Shikhara or Vimana Garbhagriha Mandapa Sculptures Sacred geometry Shikhara Vastu Shastra Gopuram Vimana Torana Pillars Pradakshina patha |
| Keywords | Temple architecture Hinduism Vastu Shastra Shikhara Mandapa Gopuram Iconography Hindu architecture Hindu Temple Temple Architecture Hindu temple Deity Sacred architecture Temple Sculpture Hindu India Mandir Vimana Garbhagriha Sacred Space Cosmology Mandala Devalaya Prasada Shilpa Shastras Jain architecture Buddhist architecture Sacred art Deula Religious Architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | Classic survey of Indian temple architecture |
| The History of Indian Art | Book | General overview of Indian art and architecture. |
| Please provide a relevant source | book | Further research needed to identify specific sources. |
| History of Indian Architecture | Book | |
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Comprehensive survey of Indian architectural traditions. |
| A History of Indian Architecture | book | General overview of Indian architectural history. |
| Indian Architecture | book | Introduction to the key styles and features. |
| The Hindu Temple | book | A comprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture. |