| Title | Pahari architecture style |
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| Description | Vernacular style of temple architecture prevalent in the Himalayan regions, particularly Himachal Pradesh, characterized by pagoda-like tiered roofs, intricate woodwork, and a blend of Hindu and local traditions. |
| Tags | Wooden temple Himalayan architecture Pagoda roof Vernacular style Pahari Himalayan Wooden architecture Regional style Western Himalayan architecture Temple architecture Wood carving Stone masonry Pahari region Vernacular Wood architecture Stone architecture Kath-Kuni Deodar Pagoda Vernacular architecture Slate roofing Himalayan Architecture Wood Carvings Sloping Roof Kangra Valley Pagoda style Regional adaptation Wooden temples Sloping roofs Pahari art Rajput Influence Wooden Architecture Wood Stone Timber construction Hill architecture Temple Shrine Shivalik Chajja Pahari Painting Kath-khuni Shikhara Timber framing Stone carving |
| Style ID | INHF-532623879-18-11-25-PR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/pahari-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/pahari-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 16 |
| Primary Sites | 8 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Jammu and Kashmir Punjab Hills |
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| Time Periods | 15th-19th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 8th century CE onwards 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Rajput kingdoms of the Western Himalayas Katoch dynasty Chamba rulers Kullu rulers Kashmir Kings Local Chieftains Rajput kingdoms Rajput Kingdoms Dogra Dynasty Local Rajput dynasties Rajput dynasties Local hill kingdoms Sikh Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Local shrines Buddhist monasteries Royal residences Hindu Temples Village Shrines Local Shrines Palaces Forts Residential Buildings Village shrines Hindu Temple Shrine Royal palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Devi Local deities Durga Vishnu Local Deities Buddha Hanuman |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone Slate Local Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Tiered roofs Wood carvings Pagoda-like structure Gable ends Multi-tiered roofs Wooden carvings Pagoda-like structures Pent-roofed structures Shikhara (often influenced by Nagara style) Deodar wood construction Sloping roofs Stone masonry Stone walls Verandas Stone foundations Pagoda-like roofs Pent roofs Sloping Roofs Wooden Carvings Stone Masonry Wooden Balconies Courtyards Jharokhas Kath-khuni construction Shikhara (modified) Jali work |
| Keywords | Wooden temple Himalayan architecture Pagoda roof Vernacular style Pahari Himalayan Wooden architecture Regional style Western Himalayan architecture Temple architecture Wood carving Stone masonry Pahari region Vernacular Wood architecture Stone architecture Kath-Kuni Deodar Pagoda Vernacular architecture Slate roofing Himalayan Architecture Wood Carvings Sloping Roof Kangra Valley Pagoda style Regional adaptation Wooden temples Sloping roofs Pahari art Rajput Influence Wooden Architecture Wood Stone Timber construction Hill architecture Temple Shrine Shivalik Chajja Pahari Painting Kath-khuni Shikhara Timber framing Stone carving |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Architecture of Himachal Pradesh | Book | Comprehensive overview of Pahari architecture. |
| Temples of Western Himalayas | Book | Detailed study of temple architecture in the Himalayan region. |
| Temples of the Western Himalaya | book | Explores the diverse temple architecture of the Pahari region. |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Decoration | Book | General overview of temple architecture with mentions of regional variations. |
| Arts and Crafts of Northern India | book | Details on Pahari architectural elements. |
| Living Traditions of the Himalayas | article | Focus on vernacular architecture. |
| Himachal Pradesh District Gazetteers | Book | Provides historical context and local building practices. |
| Indian Architecture | Book | General overview of Indian architectural styles. |
| Arts and Architecture of the Western Himalayas | Book | Details the stylistic evolution and regional variations. |
| Arts and Crafts of Himachal Pradesh | Book | |
| Himachal Architecture | Book | Overview of regional styles |
| Art and Architecture of the Western Himalayas | Book | Details on Pahari architectural traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chamunda Devi Temple Kangra | Primary | 100% |
| Jakhoo Temple Shimla | Primary | 100% |
| Jwala Ji Temple Kangra | Primary | 100% |
| Lakshmi Narayan Temple Chamba | Primary | 100% |
| Mata Mansa Devi Mandir Panchkula | Primary | 100% |
| Sankat Mochan Temple Shimla | Primary | 100% |
| Sujanpur Fort Hamirpur | Primary | 100% |
| Suket Palace Sundernagar | Primary | 100% |
| Baba Balak Nath Temple Hamirpur | Secondary | 100% |
| Bhimakali Temple Sarahan | Secondary | 100% |
| Chitai Golu Devta Temple Almora | Secondary | 100% |
| Dhari Devi Temple Srinagar Uttarakhand | Secondary | 100% |
| Hidimba Devi Temple Manali | Secondary | 100% |
| Naggar Fort Kullu | Secondary | 100% |
| Padam Palace Rampur | Secondary | 100% |
| Shivkhori Cave Shrine Ransoo | Secondary | 100% |