| Title | Kath-Kuni architecture style |
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| Description | Kath-Kuni is a vernacular Himalayan style employing interlocking timber and stone, prevalent in Himachal Pradesh, showcasing indigenous building techniques adapted to the region's climate and resources. |
| Tags | Kath-Kuni Timber-bonded Interlocking wood Vernacular architecture Himalayan architecture Himachal architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-696399831-18-11-25-KR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/kath-kuni-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/kath-kuni-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand |
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| Time Periods | 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Village shrines Domestic architecture |
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| Associated Deities | Devi Shiva Local deities |
| Primary Materials | Deodar wood Stone Slate |
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| Architectural Features | Interlocking timber and stone walls Multi-tiered roofs Pagoda-like structure Wood carvings Projecting balconies |
| Keywords | Kath-Kuni Timber-bonded Interlocking wood Vernacular architecture Himalayan architecture Himachal architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture of the Himalayas | Book | Focuses on construction techniques and regional variations. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hidimba Devi Temple Manali | Primary | 100% |