| Title | Indic Column architecture style |
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| Description | Indic column architecture, a fundamental aspect of Indian construction, showcases diverse regional variations in material, form, and ornamentation, reflecting local traditions and dynastic patronage. |
| Tags | Stambha Pillar Capital Shaft Torana Bharavahaka |
| Style ID | INHF-912799091-18-11-25-IL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-column-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indic-column-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Maurya dynasty Gupta dynasty Chola dynasty Vijayanagara Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist stupas Jain shrines Royal palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Various Hindu deities Buddha Jinas |
| Primary Materials | Stone Wood Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Shaft Capital Base Bracket Entablature |
| Keywords | Stambha Pillar Capital Shaft Torana Bharavahaka |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | Classic survey of Indian architectural forms. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou Shiva Temple Columns Laoximen Fujian China | Secondary | 100% |