| Title | Pallava architecture style |
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| Description | Pallava architecture, a formative style in South India, is known for its rock-cut cave temples, monolithic rathas, and early structural temples, marking a transition in Dravidian temple design. |
| Tags | Pallava Rock-cut Ratha Mandapa Bas-relief Structural temple South India Temple architecture Mahabalipuram Dravida Hindu temple South Indian Temple Rock-cut architecture Pallava Dynasty Tamil Nadu Monolithic temples Cave temples Mahendravarman style Rajasimha style Shore Temple Rathas Cave Temples Monolithic Mamallapuram Sculptures Temple |
| Style ID | INHF-586269954-18-11-25-PA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/pallava-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/pallava-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 13 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | 6th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 7th-9th century CE 6th-9th century CE 600-900 CE |
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| Dynasties | Pallava Dynasty Pallava |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Cave temples Shaiva temples Hindu temples, both Shaiva and Vaishnava Vaishnava temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Durga |
| Primary Materials | Granite Rock-cut Rock |
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| Architectural Features | Rock-cut caves Rathas Mandapas Bas-reliefs Rock-cut cave temples Monolithic rathas Structural temples Bas-relief carvings Sculptures Monolithic temples Rock-cut temples Mandapa Ratha Rock-cut architecture Early structural temples Early Gopurams Monolithic structures Early Dravidian features Garbhagriha |
| Keywords | Pallava Rock-cut Ratha Mandapa Bas-relief Structural temple South India Temple architecture Mahabalipuram Dravida Hindu temple South Indian Temple Rock-cut architecture Pallava Dynasty Tamil Nadu Monolithic temples Cave temples Mahendravarman style Rajasimha style Shore Temple Rathas Cave Temples Monolithic Mamallapuram Sculptures Temple |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period) | book | |
| Pallava Art | Book | Explores the artistic and architectural achievements of the Pallava dynasty. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | General overview of Pallava contributions to Indian architecture. |
| The Art of the Pallavas | Book | Comprehensive study of Pallava art and architecture. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu) | Book | |
| Pallava Architecture | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram | Secondary | 100% |
| Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchipuram | Secondary | 100% |
| Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple Chittoor | Secondary | 100% |
| Kapaleeshwarar Temple Mylapore | Secondary | 100% |
| Koneswaram Temple Trincomalee Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Munneswaram Temple Chilaw Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Naguleswaram Temple Keerimalai Jaffna Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Shore Temple Mahabalipuram | Secondary | 100% |
| Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple Carrum Downs | Secondary | 100% |
| Srikalahasti Temple Srikalahasti | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh | Secondary | 100% |
| Thiruketheeswaram Temple Mannar Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Udayagiri Fort Nellore | Secondary | 100% |