| Title | Kerala Dravida architecture style |
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| Description | Kerala Dravida architecture, originating in Kerala, India, features distinctive sloping roofs, gabled structures, and ornate detailing, often incorporating locally sourced materials and responding to the region's climate and cultural context. |
| Tags | Kerala temple architecture Dravida architecture Sloping roofs Gabled Ornate Vastu Shastra |
| Style ID | INHF-711947780-18-11-25-KE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/kerala-dravida-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/kerala-dravida-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Kerala |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Chera Dynasty Chola Dynasty Pandya Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi |
| Primary Materials | Laterite Wood Granite |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Gabled structures Ornate carvings Gopurams Nalukettu |
| Keywords | Kerala temple architecture Dravida architecture Sloping roofs Gabled Ornate Vastu Shastra |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Kerala Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vaikom Mahadeva Temple Vaikom | Primary | 100% |