| Title | Katyuri architecture style |
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| Description | Reflecting the patronage of the Katyuri dynasty, this style blends Nagara elements with regional Kumaoni vernacular traditions, utilizing local stone and construction techniques. |
| Tags | Katyuri dynasty Kumaon architecture Vernacular Nagara Uttarakhand temples Himalayan architecture Katyuri style Stone temples |
| Style ID | INHF-395840601-18-11-25-KI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/katyuri-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/katyuri-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Uttarakhand Kumaon |
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| Time Periods | 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 8th-11th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Katyuri Katyuri Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Shaiva temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva |
| Primary Materials | Local stone Wood Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Stone construction Regional adaptations of Nagara elements Simpler shrine designs Sloping roofs Nagara shikhara influences |
| Keywords | Katyuri dynasty Kumaon architecture Vernacular Nagara Uttarakhand temples Himalayan architecture Katyuri style Stone temples |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Archaeological Survey of India Reports | Report | Relevant sections on Uttarakhand temple architecture. |
| The Himalayan Gazetteer | Book | Historical context of the Kumaon region. |
| Hindu Temples in North India | book | Relevant for understanding regional variations of Nagara style. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tungnath Temple Rudraprayag | Primary | 100% |
| Jageshwar Temples Almora | Secondary | 100% |