| Title | Indic Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Encompassing diverse regional expressions rooted in Shilpa Shastras and Vastu Shastra, this style reflects Hindu cosmological principles through varied forms and ornamentation across the Indian subcontinent. |
| Tags | Temple Mandir Shikhara Vastu Shastra Shilpa Shastra India Hinduism Jainism Buddhism Gopuram Temple architecture Hindu architecture Sacred architecture Hindu Temple Buddhist Stupa Jain Basadi Temple Architecture Sacred Architecture Hindu cosmology Sacred space Hindu Buddhist Jain Cosmology Iconography |
| Style ID | INHF-376830302-18-11-25-II |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indic-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 10 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian India Nepal Sri Lanka Southeast Asia Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh Pakistan |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE onwards 3rd century BCE Present 3rd century BCE - Present Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Dynasties | Various Indian dynasties |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu Temples Hindu temple architecture Jain temple architecture Buddhist temple architecture Hindu Temple Jain Temple Buddhist Temple Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries Jain temples Buddhist temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Surya Ganesha Buddha Jinas Various Hindu deities Buddhas |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Garbhagriha Mandapa Shikhara Gopuram Pradakshina Patha Shikhara/Vimana Torana Pradakshina patha Sculptural decoration Garbhagriha (sanctum) Shikhara (tower) Mandapa (hall) Pradakshina patha (circumambulatory path) Sculptural ornamentation Sculptures Iconography |
| Keywords | Temple Mandir Shikhara Vastu Shastra Shilpa Shastra India Hinduism Jainism Buddhism Gopuram Temple architecture Hindu architecture Sacred architecture Hindu Temple Buddhist Stupa Jain Basadi Temple Architecture Sacred Architecture Hindu cosmology Sacred space Hindu Buddhist Jain Cosmology Iconography |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Hindu Temple | Book | |
| Indian Architecture | book | |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | A classic survey of Indian architectural history. |
| George Michell, 'The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms' | Book | General overview of Hindu temple architecture. |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation | book | Overview of Indian temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adam's Peak Sri Pada Central Province Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia | Secondary | 100% |
| Jain Temple Dimapur | Secondary | 100% |
| Kamakhya Temple Guwahati | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Klong Garai Towers Phan Rang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Nagar Cham Towers Nha Trang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Puri Palace Puri | Secondary | 100% |
| Shwesandaw Temple Bagan | Secondary | 100% |
| Sudhanoti Temples pok Kashmir | Secondary | 100% |
| Thap Banh It Silver Towers Binh Dinh Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |