| Title | Indian Wood Carving architecture style |
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| Description | Indian wood carving architecture, prevalent across the subcontinent, showcases intricate designs and motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and religious beliefs, often adorning temples and palaces. |
| Tags | Wood carving Indian art Temple decoration Architectural ornamentation Relief sculpture |
| Style ID | INHF-479717961-18-11-25-IN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-wood-carving-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indian-wood-carving-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Sri Lanka |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries Jain temples Palaces Domestic architecture |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Buddha Jinas |
| Primary Materials | Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Intricate carvings Relief panels Figurative sculptures Floral motifs Geometric patterns Jali work |
| Keywords | Wood carving Indian art Temple decoration Architectural ornamentation Relief sculpture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Decorative Arts | Book | Overview of wood carving traditions in India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Embekka Devalaya Kandy Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |