| Title | Navaratna architecture styleRare |
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| Description | The Navaratna style, prominent in Bengal, is characterized by its nine spires (ratnas) atop a curved roof, often seen in temples and other religious structures. |
| Also Known As | Navaratna Temple Bengali Hindu Nine spires on curved roof. Navaratna Style Bengal Temple Architecture Chala Style Aat-chala Style Classical Indian Temple Architecture Traditional Bengali Terracotta Decoration Hindu Temple Architecture |
| Tags | Navaratna Bengal temple Ratna Terracotta Hindu architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-0318104322-22:41:00:18:10:23:NAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/navaratna-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/navaratna-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | 18th Century CE 19th Century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Kali |
| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Nine spires (ratnas) Curved roof Terracotta ornamentation |
| Keywords | Navaratna Bengal temple Ratna Terracotta Hindu architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Banglapedia: Navaratna Temple | encyclopedia | Information on Navaratna temple architecture in Bengal. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata | Primary | 100% |