| Title | Murugan Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Murugan temple architecture, a subset of Dravida style, is dedicated to the deity Murugan (Skanda), often featuring unique iconographic elements and regional variations in design and ornamentation. |
| Tags | Murugan Skanda Kartikeya South Indian temple Dravida Vel Mayil |
| Style ID | INHF-949014523-18-11-25-MT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/murugan-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/murugan-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Sri Lanka Malaysia Singapore |
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| Time Periods | Various, depending on the specific temple |
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| Dynasties | Various, depending on the specific temple |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Murugan temples |
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| Associated Deities | Murugan (Skanda) Valli Devasena |
| Primary Materials | Granite Brick Laterite |
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| Architectural Features | Gopuram Vimana Mandapa Vel (spear) motif Mayil (peacock) motif |
| Keywords | Murugan Skanda Kartikeya South Indian temple Dravida Vel Mayil |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Studies in South Indian Iconography | Book | Relevant for understanding Murugan iconography. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Kathiragama Murugan Temple Monaragala Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |