| Title | Orissan Nagara architecture style |
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| Description | A regional variant of Nagara, Orissan architecture is distinguished by its curvilinear rekha deul (tower), jagamohana (assembly hall), and intricate sculptural ornamentation, often dedicated to deities like Jagannath and Shiva. |
| Tags | Rekha Deul Jagamohana Kalinga architecture Orissan temple Kalinga Deula Pancharatha Shikhara Sculpture Orissa Pidha Deul Jagamohan Puri Konark Lingaraj Rekha Pidha Khakhara Amalaka Odisha Temple Hindu Deul Nagara |
| Style ID | INHF-085659273-18-11-25-OH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/orissan-nagara-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/orissan-nagara-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Odisha Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Eastern India Manipur |
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| Time Periods | 7th-13th century CE 7th century CE-13th century CE Modern 8th century CE to 13th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Somavamshi dynasty Ganga dynasty Eastern Ganga dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Vaishnava temples Shaiva temples Shakta temples Shiva temples Shakti temples |
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| Associated Deities | Jagannath Shiva Durga Krishna Vishnu Surya |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite Brick Mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Rekha Deul (curvilinear tower) Jagamohana (assembly hall) Pida Deul Khakhara Deul Amalaka Kalasha Rekha Deula Pidha Deula Khakhara Deula Shikhara Jagamohan Natamandira Bhogamandapa Rekha Deul (curvilinear spire) Pidha Deul (pyramidal roofed hall) Jagamohan (assembly hall) Nata-mandira (dance hall) Bhoga-mandapa (offering hall) Deul (sanctum) Curvilinear shikhara Jagamohana Pida Deula Rekha Deul Pidha Deul |
| Keywords | Rekha Deul Jagamohana Kalinga architecture Orissan temple Kalinga Deula Pancharatha Shikhara Sculpture Orissa Pidha Deul Jagamohan Puri Konark Lingaraj Rekha Pidha Khakhara Amalaka Odisha Temple Hindu Deul Nagara |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Temples of Orissa | book | Detailed study of Orissan temple architecture and its unique features |
| Orissan Art and Architecture | Book | Explores the artistic and architectural heritage of Odisha. |
| History of the Art of Orissa | Book | Comprehensive overview of Orissan art and architecture. |
| The Art of Orissa: Three Lectures | Book | Overview of Orissan temple art and architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ISKCON Temple Dimapur | Primary | 100% |
| Parshuram Kund Temple Lohit | Primary | 100% |
| Durga Temple Dimapur | Secondary | 100% |
| Mahavir Mandir Patna | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Shyam Rai Temple Imphal | Secondary | 100% |
| The Hindu Temple Dimapur | Secondary | 100% |