| Title | Indic Religious architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | Indic religious architecture, while not directly manifested, may have exerted subtle influences on the broader cultural landscape of Central Asia, including ritual spaces and cosmological symbolism. |
| Also Known As | Khorezmian Fortress architecture style Zoroastrian Fire Temple architecture style Indic Fire Worship architecture style Khorezmian Fortress Architecture Zoroastrian Fire Temple Architecture Indic Fire Worship Traditions Zoroastrian Tower of Silence Architecture with Indic Religious Influences Zoroastrian Architecture Indic Religious Traditions Central Asian Funerary Architecture 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 Kandyan Buddhist-Hindu Temple Architecture with South Indian Dravidian Architectural Influences South Indian Dravidian Architecture Indian Buddhist Architecture Indian Hindu Architecture Kandyan Architecture Sri Lankan Syncretic Architecture Bronze Age Settlement Architecture with Vedic Fire Altar Parallels Vedic Fire Altar Traditions Indian Religious Rituals Bronze Age Settlement Architecture Rekha Deula Inspired Temple with Modern Envelope Rekha Deula Adaptation Rath Yatra Infrastructure Diaspora Cultural Hub Bagan Stupa Architecture with Hindu Nat Integration Bagan Stupa Architecture Indian Stupa Design Hindu Nat Integration Indic Religious Syncretism Dravidian Nagar Style with Granite Mandapa Vimana Dravidian Murugan Temple Architecture Chettiar Mercantile Influence Singaporean Multicultural Heritage Bronze Age Temple Architecture with Indian Religious Architectural Influences Indian Temple Architecture |
| Tags | Indic Religion Temple Ritual Central Asia Mandir Chaitya Vihara Stupa Cosmology Hindu architecture Buddhist architecture Jain architecture Temple design Sacred space Religious influence Cosmological Religious Architecture Monastery Sacred Space Vastu Shastra Mandala Torana Pradakshina Adhishthana Cosmological architecture Religious architecture India Hindu Buddhist Jain Religious Influence Temple Architecture Ritual Space |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-3225255917-23:24:30:10:03:25:IRAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-religious-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indic-religious-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 9 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India Central Asia Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia Indian Subcontinent Ahal Region South Asia |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 2nd Century BCE 7th Century CE Ancient to Medieval Ancient to contemporary Bronze Age Ancient Medieval Contemporary Early Modern Modern |
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| Dynasties | Kushan Empire |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Temple Monastery Stupa Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries Jain shrines Temples Monasteries Stupas Shrines Religious rituals Fire worship Jain temples Sikh Gurdwaras Buddhist temples Temple complexes |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Buddha Jinas Various Hindu Devas and Devis Various Hindu deities Guru Nanak Hindu deities Jain Tirthankaras |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood Timber Stucco |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Enclosed space Ritual spaces Symbolic motifs Shikharas Toranas Stupas Mandapas Garbhagriha Shikhara Torana Mandapa Symbolic layouts Ornamentation Sacred geometry Varying regional styles Emphasis on sacred geometry Elaborate ornamentation Mandala-based layouts Symbolic gateways (Toranas) Circumambulation paths (Pradakshina) Elevated platforms (Adhishthana) Temple Stupa Chaitya Vihara |
Keywords
| Keywords | Indic Religion Temple Ritual Central Asia Mandir Chaitya Vihara Stupa Cosmology Hindu architecture Buddhist architecture Jain architecture Temple design Sacred space Religious influence Cosmological Religious Architecture Monastery Sacred Space Vastu Shastra Mandala Torana Pradakshina Adhishthana Cosmological architecture Religious architecture India Hindu Buddhist Jain Religious Influence Temple Architecture Ritual Space |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Crossroads of Asia: Transformation in Image and Symbol | Book | |
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | book | A comprehensive overview of Indian art and architecture across various periods and regions. |
| Surendranath Dasgupta, 'A History of Indian Philosophy' | book | Overview of Indic philosophical and religious traditions. |
| The Hindu Temple | Book | |
| A History of Indian Architecture | Book | Provides a broad overview of Indian architectural traditions. |
Heritage Sites (9)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ayaz-Kala Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Chilpik Kala Tower of Silence Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Gonur Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Namazga-Tepe Ahal Region Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Jagannatha Temple UAE | Secondary | 100% |
| Shwezigon Pagoda Bagan | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Thendayuthapani Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |
| Ulug Depe Ahal Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Timber
Stucco
Related Features
Enclosed space
Ritual spaces
Symbolic motifs
Shikharas
Toranas
Stupas
Mandapas
Garbhagriha
Shikhara
Torana
Mandapa
Symbolic layouts
Ornamentation
Sacred geometry
Varying regional styles
Emphasis on sacred geometry
Elaborate ornamentation
Mandala-based layouts
Symbolic gateways (Toranas)
Circumambulation paths (Pradakshina)
Elevated platforms (Adhishthana)
Temple
Stupa
Chaitya
Vihara
How to Identify Indic Religious architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Enclosed space, Ritual spaces, Symbolic motifs.
- Verify geographic location: Indic Religious architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Central Asia.
- Examine construction materials: Indic Religious architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 2nd Century BCE.
- Compare with documented examples: 9 heritage sites use this architectural style.