| Title | Indic Religious architecture style |
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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. |
| 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-486330213-18-11-25-IE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-religious-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indic-religious-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 9 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Central Asia Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia Indian Subcontinent Ahal Region South Asia |
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| 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 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 |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Buddha Jinas Various Hindu Devas and Devis Various Hindu deities Guru Nanak Hindu deities Jain Tirthankaras |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood Timber Stucco |
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| 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 | 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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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| 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. |
| 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% |