| Title | Kandyan architecture style |
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| Description | Kandyan architecture, originating in the Kandyan Kingdom of Sri Lanka, blends indigenous traditions with South Indian influences, particularly Dravidian, and is characterized by its use of timber and intricate carvings. |
| Tags | Sri Lankan architecture Kandyan art Wood carving Devalaya Syncretism Buddhist architecture Hindu architecture Kandy Sri Lanka Wooden carvings Roof structures |
| Style ID | INHF-936191829-18-11-25-KT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/kandyan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/kandyan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Sri Lanka Central Province, Sri Lanka |
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| Time Periods | 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 14th Century CE Kandyan Period |
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| Dynasties | Kandyan Kingdom Kingdom of Kandy |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist temples Devalayas Buddhist Viharas Hindu Kovils Royal palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Kataragama deviyo Vishnu Pattini Buddha Various Hindu Devas Various Bodhisattvas |
| Primary Materials | Wood Brick Stone Tile Timber Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Multi-tiered roofs Timber construction Intricate wood carvings Open pavilions Elevated platforms Elaborate wood carvings Painted murals Image houses (Pilimage) Elaborate wooden carvings Open courtyards Moonstone steps Guardian stones |
| Keywords | Sri Lankan architecture Kandyan art Wood carving Devalaya Syncretism Buddhist architecture Hindu architecture Kandy Sri Lanka Wooden carvings Roof structures |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Architecture of the Kandyan Period | Book | General overview of Kandyan architectural features. |
| Architecture of the Kandyan Kingdom | Book | Comprehensive overview of Kandyan architectural principles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Embekka Devalaya Kandy Sri Lanka | Primary | 100% |
| Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka | Primary | 100% |
| Temple of the Tooth Kandy Sri Lanka | Primary | 100% |