| Title | Indic Stupa architecture style |
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| Description | Indic Stupa architecture, a foundational form in Buddhist architecture, represents the enlightened mind of the Buddha, typically featuring a hemispherical dome (anda) and various symbolic elements like the harmika and chattras. |
| Tags | Stupa Anda Harmika Chattra Torana Buddhist architecture Relic mound Buddhist monument Relic worship Circumambulation Symbolic architecture Cosmic mountain Chatra |
| Style ID | INHF-769593909-18-11-25-IT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-stupa-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indic-stupa-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Throughout India Nepal Tibet Southeast Asia Pan-India Sri Lanka India Central Asia |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE Present 12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Shunga Dynasty Satavahana Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Maurya Empire Sunga Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Pilgrimage sites |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Wood Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Anda (hemispherical dome) Harmika (railing) Chattras (umbrellas) Toranas (gateways) Medhi (terraces) Chatra (umbrella) Chatras (umbrellas) Medhi (terrace) |
| Keywords | Stupa Anda Harmika Chattra Torana Buddhist architecture Relic mound Buddhist monument Relic worship Circumambulation Symbolic architecture Cosmic mountain Chatra |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Stupa: Its Religious, Historical and Architectural Significance | Book | Detailed analysis of the stupa's evolution and symbolism. |
| Indian Architecture: Buddhist and Hindu Periods | Book | Provides a comprehensive overview of stupa architecture in India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hadda Monastery Complex Nangarhar Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Mes Aynak Archaeological Site Logar Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Shotorak Monastery Nangarhar Afghanistan | Secondary | 100% |