Title

Indic architecture style

Uncommon
4.5/5(Based on 15 heritage sites)
DescriptionEncompasses the diverse architectural traditions originating from the Indian subcontinent, reflecting a rich history, cultural influences, and spiritual beliefs.
Also Known As
Warehouse-to-Temple Conversion with Swaminarayan Aesthetic
Swaminarayan Sabha Hall
Adaptive Reuse
Digital Broadcast Infrastructure
Early Bagan Stupa Architecture with Indic Riverine Associations
Early Bagan Stupa Architecture
Indic Riverine Traditions
Hindu-Buddhist Riverine Mythology
Indic Cosmological Associations
Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Kushan Period Influences
Indian Buddhist Monastery Architecture
Gandharan Art Style
Indian Kushan Period Architecture
Indian Buddhist Iconography
Fortress Architecture with Indian Architectural Influences
Indian Architectural Traditions
Indian Fortification Design
Medieval Central Asian Architecture
Defensive Architecture
Indian Structural Techniques
Rock-Cut Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Cave Monastery Influences
Indian Rock-Cut Cave Monastery Architecture
Indian Buddhist Cave Architecture
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Tantra Traditions
Indian Buddhist Tantra Traditions
Tibetan Buddhist Architecture
Indic Tantric Practices
Mandala-Based Design
Buddhist Mountain Monastery Architecture with Indian Buddhist
Hindu Influences
Indian Buddhist Architecture
Indian Hindu Guardian Deities
Indian Mountain Monastery Traditions
Chinese Buddhist Architecture
Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian
Nagara Influences
Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture
Indian Nagara Temple Architecture
Cham Tower Design
Indian Hindu Iconography
Indic Cosmological Planning
Kushan Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Nagara Influences
Kushan Architecture
Early Hindu Temple Design
Indic Surya Worship
Sogdian Temple Architecture with Zoroastrian-Vedic Syncretism
Sogdian Architecture
Zoroastrian Architecture
Indian Vedic Traditions
Zoroastrian-Vedic Syncretism
Khmer Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Hindu Architectural
Iconographic Influences
Indian Hindu Temple Architecture
Indian Shiva Temple Design
Khmer Temple Design
Indian Cosmological Planning
Buddhist Temple Architecture with Indian Buddhist Influences
Indian Buddhist Epigraphy
Sanskrit Language Traditions
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Nalanda Library Influences
Indian Nalanda Monastery Architecture
Indian Buddhist Library Design
Indic Learning Traditions
South Indian Dravidian Temple with Seven-Tier Gopuram
Dravidian Temple Architecture
Indentured Labour Heritage
Sugar Estate Settlement
Tags
Indian Architecture
South Asian Architecture
Vastu Shastra
Temple
Mandir
Shilpa Shastras
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Indian
Stupa
Monastery
Shikhara
Mandapa
structural systems
ornamentation
Indian subcontinent
Gopuram
Torana
Indic
Vihara
Hindu art
Buddhist art
Jain art
Hindu
Buddhist
Jain
Hindu Architecture
Buddhist Architecture
Jain Architecture
Temple Architecture
Stambha
Mandala
Ornamentation
Sculpture
India
Architecture
Style ID
INHF-STY-0356052809-00:00:31:29:12:20:IAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indic-architecture-style
Total Sites15
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
South Asia
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Southeast Asia
Pan-Indian
Indian Subcontinent
Southeast Asia (influence)

Historical Context

Time Periods
Ancient
Medieval
Modern
3300 BCE - Present
3rd century BCE onwards
3rd millennium BCE onwards
3rd century BCE
Present
Ancient to Medieval
3rd Century BCE
3rd century BCE - Present
3rd century BCE - present
Dynasties
Maurya Dynasty
Gupta Empire
Chola Dynasty
Vijayanagara Empire
Mughal Empire
Mauryan Dynasty
Maurya Empire

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Temples
Monasteries
Civic Structures
Palaces
Public spaces
Stupas
Secular buildings
Civic structures
Hindu Temples
Buddhist Monasteries
Jain Temples
Hindu temples
Buddhist monasteries
Jain temples
Secular structures
Buddhist stupas
Jain basadis
Associated Deities
Hindu deities
Buddhist figures
Jain Tirthankaras
Various Hindu deities
Buddha
Jinas
Shiva
Vishnu
Devi
Mahavira

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Laterite
Mud
Architectural Features
Shikharas
Mandapas
Gopurams
Toranas
Jalis
Stupas
Rock-cut caves
Chaityas
Vimanas
Intricate carvings
Symbolic motifs
Adaptation to climate
Regional variations
Shikhara
Torana
Stupa
Chaitya
Mandapa
Pillars
Arches
Domes
Sculptures
Ornamentation

Keywords

Keywords
Indian Architecture
South Asian Architecture
Vastu Shastra
Temple
Mandir
Shilpa Shastras
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Indian
Stupa
Monastery
Shikhara
Mandapa
structural systems
ornamentation
Indian subcontinent
Gopuram
Torana
Indic
Vihara
Hindu art
Buddhist art
Jain art
Hindu
Buddhist
Jain
Hindu Architecture
Buddhist Architecture
Jain Architecture
Temple Architecture
Stambha
Mandala
Ornamentation
Sculpture
India
Architecture

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
A History of Indian ArchitecturebookGeneral history of Indian architecture.
Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods)Book
History of Indian ArchitectureBookComprehensive survey of Indian architectural history.
History of Indian and Indonesian ArtBookGeneral reference for the breadth of Indic architectural traditions.
The Art and Architecture of the Indian SubcontinentBookComprehensive overview of Indian architectural history.
The History of Indian ArtBookProvides a broad overview of Indian art and architecture.
Indian ArchitectureBookGeneral overview of Indian architectural styles.

See Also

Related Materials

Stone
Brick
Wood
Laterite
Mud

Related Features

Shikharas
Mandapas
Gopurams
Toranas
Jalis
Stupas
Rock-cut caves
Chaityas
Vimanas
Intricate carvings
Symbolic motifs
Adaptation to climate
Regional variations
Shikhara
Torana
Stupa
Chaitya
Mandapa
Pillars
Arches
Domes
Sculptures
Ornamentation

How to Identify Indic architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Shikharas, Mandapas, Gopurams.
  2. Verify geographic location: Indic architecture style architecture is typically found in South Asia and India.
  3. Examine construction materials: Indic architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from Ancient.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 15 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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