| Title | Nepali Pagoda architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by multi-tiered roofs and intricate woodwork, this style is prominent in Nepal and has influenced architecture in neighboring regions. |
| Tags | Pagoda Multi-tiered Woodwork Nepal Valley Newar Himalayan Tiered Roof Wood Carving Chhatra Himalayan architecture Timber construction Vernacular architecture Nepali temple Tiered Kathmandu Valley Wooden Carvings Struts Torana Mandapa |
| Style ID | INHF-305680075-18-11-25-NY |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/nepali-pagoda-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/nepali-pagoda-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Nepal Sikkim Himalayan Region Himalayan region Nagaland Kathmandu Valley |
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| Time Periods | 13th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Malla Dynasty Shah Dynasty Malla dynasty Shah dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Shrines Hindu Temples Buddhist Monasteries Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Hindu deities Buddhist deities Vishnu Shiva Buddha Devi Pashupati Various Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Wood Brick Stone Tile Timber Clay Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Multi-tiered roofs Intricate woodwork Gable windows Toranas Tiered Roofs Gabled Roofs Intricate Wood Carvings Struts Tiered roofs Sloping eaves Gabled windows Wooden carvings Rectangular plan Gabled roofs Wooden struts Intricate carvings Torana gateways Mandapa |
| Keywords | Pagoda Multi-tiered Woodwork Nepal Valley Newar Himalayan Tiered Roof Wood Carving Chhatra Himalayan architecture Timber construction Vernacular architecture Nepali temple Tiered Kathmandu Valley Wooden Carvings Struts Torana Mandapa |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Nepalese Pagoda: Origin and Development | Article | |
| Nepalese Architecture | Book | Overview of traditional building styles in Nepal |
| Nepalese Pagoda: Origin and Architectural Characteristics | Article | Discusses the historical development and key features of Nepali pagoda architecture. |
| Nepalese Pagoda Architecture: Origins and Development | Book | Comprehensive overview of the style's evolution. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Muktinath Temple Ranipauwa | Primary | 100% |
| Nepali Mandir Kohima | Primary | 100% |
| Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu | Primary | 100% |
| Ganesh Tok Gangtok | Secondary | 100% |