| Title | Manipuri Vernacular architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Characterized by timber-framed structures and thatched roofs, this style reflects the traditional building practices of the Meitei people in Manipur, often incorporating local materials like bamboo and timber. |
| Also Known As | Vernacular Hindu. Timber-framed thatched roof. Vernacular Manipuri Architecture Tai Ahom influences Assamese Temple Style Koch architecture Orissan Temple Architecture (remote influence) Bamboo Timber construction (traditional Meitei) Hindu Temple Architecture (general Indic influences) Nagara Architecture (subtle influence in the shikhara) Dravidian Architecture (very subtle influence if any) Eclectic Vernacular Religious. Blends hut Bengali styles. Eclectic Bengal Temple Architecture Hut-Shaped Roof Style of Bengal Curvilinear Sikhara of Bengal Temples Laterite Stone Construction Timber Construction Decorative Terracotta Work |
| Tags | Meitei architecture Vernacular architecture Bamboo construction Timber construction Nongkhang Laimaren Indigenous Vernacular Manipur |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-1537767333-21:49:45:18:08:24:MVAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/manipuri-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/manipuri-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Manipur |
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| Time Periods | Pre-colonial period Colonial period Post-colonial period |
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| Dynasties | Meitei Kings Ningthoukhongjams Moirangs |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Local shrines Domestic shrines Village temples Royal palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Local deities Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Bamboo Timber Thatch Mud |
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| Architectural Features | Timber framing Thatched roofs Elevated platforms Raised platforms Bamboo walls Open courtyards |
| Keywords | Meitei architecture Vernacular architecture Bamboo construction Timber construction Nongkhang Laimaren Indigenous Vernacular Manipur |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The History of Manipur | Book | General reference on Manipuri culture and history |
| The Arts and Crafts of Manipur | Book | Provides context on Manipuri artistic traditions |
| Traditional Architecture of Manipur | Article | Details on construction techniques and materials |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple Imphal | Primary | 100% |
| Jorebangla Temple Imphal | Secondary | 100% |