| Title | Mandala-Based architecture style |
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| Description | Architectural designs rooted in the mandala, a symbolic diagram representing the cosmos, influencing layout and spatial organization in sacred structures. |
| Tags | Mandala Yantra Cosmology Sacred geometry Axis mundi Vastu Shastra Geometry Sacred space |
| Style ID | INHF-622007861-18-11-25-MT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/mandala-based-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/mandala-based-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Tibet Nepal Southeast Asia Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times onwards Ancient to present |
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| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist temples Hindu temples Monasteries Buddhist monasteries Jain temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Various Hindu Deities |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Concentric circles Geometric patterns Central deity placement Cardinal direction alignment Grid layouts Central shrines Concentric enclosures |
| Keywords | Mandala Yantra Cosmology Sacred geometry Axis mundi Vastu Shastra Geometry Sacred space |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism | Book | Explores the significance of mandalas in Tibetan Buddhist art and architecture. |
| The Geometry of Art and Architecture | book | Explores geometric principles in design. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Putuo Zongcheng Temple Chengde Hebei China | Secondary | 100% |
| Thatbyinnyu Temple Bagan | Secondary | 100% |