| Title | Maratha Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by its robust construction, use of stone, and incorporation of elements from both Nagara and Dravida traditions, reflecting the Maratha Empire's diverse cultural influences. |
| Tags | Maratha architecture Shikhara Mandapa Fort temple Stone construction Maratha Temple Maharashtra Peshwa Deepmala Khandoba Deccan style Kund Fortified temple temple kund deepmala gopuram Temple architecture Fortification |
| Style ID | INHF-849272289-18-11-25-MS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/maratha-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/maratha-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Goa Madhya Pradesh Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 17th-19th century CE 19th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maratha Empire Holkar Dynasty Scindia Dynasty Bhonsle Dynasty Peshwa Dynasty Holkar Scindia Peshwa |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Royal patronage Fort temples Hindu Temple Shiva Temple Khandoba Temple Family Shrine Public worship |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi (various forms) Ganesha Hanuman Devi Khandoba Parvati |
| Primary Materials | Basalt Sandstone Brick Lime mortar Stone Lime Mortar Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Shikhara (tower) Mandapa (hall) Garbhagriha (sanctum) Courtyards Fortified walls Deepmalas (lamp towers) Shikhara Mandapa Garbhagriha Arches Domes Columns Deepmala Trabeated Construction Stepped tanks (kunds) Fortified enclosures Gopurams Deepmalas Kunds Sabha Mandapa Nagarkhana |
| Keywords | Maratha architecture Shikhara Mandapa Fort temple Stone construction Maratha Temple Maharashtra Peshwa Deepmala Khandoba Deccan style Kund Fortified temple temple kund deepmala gopuram Temple architecture Fortification |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture of the Marathas | Book | Study of Maratha architectural contributions. |
| Temples of Maharashtra | Book | General overview of Maratha temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple Pune | Primary | 100% |
| Khandoba Temple Jejuri | Primary | 100% |
| Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir Mumbai | Primary | 100% |
| Brahma Temple Carambolim | Secondary | 100% |
| Mangeshi Temple Ponda Goa | Secondary | 100% |
| Shri Ramnath Temple Bandora | Secondary | 100% |