What is Octagonal Temple architecture style?

Octagonal temple architecture features an eight-sided plan for the sanctum or the entire structure, a relatively uncommon but significant variation found across different Indian temple styles.

Where is Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture found?

Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in Pan-Indian. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture used?

Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture was used during Variable, depending on regional style.

What materials are used in Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture?

Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Stone, Brick. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Octagonal Temple architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Octagonal Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Octagonal temple architecture features an eight-sided plan for the sanctum or the entire structure, a relatively uncommon but significant variation found across different Indian temple styles.
Also Known As	Contemporary Octagonal Saiva Temple Architecture with Dravidian Motifs Saiva Siddhanta Temple Architecture Octagonal Sanctum Design Modern Singaporean Temple Typology
Tags	Octagon Temple Plan Geometric Design Hindu Architecture
Style ID	`INHF-STY-9083083689-23:15:39:03:08:20:OTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/octagonal-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/octagonal-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Pan-Indian

Historical Context

Time Periods	Variable, depending on regional style

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Stone Brick
Architectural Features	Octagonal plan Eight-sided sanctum

Keywords

Keywords	Octagon Temple Plan Geometric Design Hindu Architecture

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Substance	Book	General reference on temple forms.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Sri Sivan Temple Singapore	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Octagonal Temple architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Octagonal plan, Eight-sided sanctum.
Verify geographic location: Octagonal Temple architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
Examine construction materials: Octagonal Temple architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
Consider historical context: This style dates from Variable, depending on regional style.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Octagonal Temple architecture style

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Heritage Sites (1)

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