| Title | Nagara-Dravida Hybrid architecture style |
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| Description | A syncretic style blending elements of both Nagara and Dravida architectural traditions, often seen in regions where the two styles interacted, resulting in unique hybrid forms. |
| Tags | Hybrid Syncretic Deccan Chalukya Vijayanagara Deccan architecture Hybrid style Shikhara Vimana Mandapa |
| Style ID | INHF-220943272-18-11-25-NG |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/nagara-dravida-hybrid-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/nagara-dravida-hybrid-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Deccan Plateau Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra |
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| Time Periods | 10th-18th century CE 8th century CE 18th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chalukya dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Various regional dynasties Chalukya Dynasty Rashtrakuta Dynasty Yadava Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Vaishnava temples Shaiva temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi |
| Primary Materials | Granite Sandstone Basalt |
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| Architectural Features | Nagara shikhara with Dravida elements Dravida vimana with Nagara elements Mixed ornamentation Pillared halls Nagara shikhara Dravida vimana Pillared halls (Mandapas) Amalaka Kalasam |
| Keywords | Hybrid Syncretic Deccan Chalukya Vijayanagara Deccan architecture Hybrid style Shikhara Vimana Mandapa |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Structure | Book | Provides context on the interaction between Nagara and Dravida styles. |
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | Explores the regional variations and hybrid forms of Indian temple architecture. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain) | Book | General overview of Indian architectural styles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mahavir Mandir Patna | Secondary | 100% |
| Siddheshwar Temple Solapur | Secondary | 100% |