| Title | Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | This style encompasses the fundamental elements and principles common to Hindu temple architecture across the Indian subcontinent, reflecting shared religious beliefs and symbolic representations. |
| Also Known As | Nagara North Indian curvilinear towers. Nagara Architecture Gupta Period Influences Late Medieval North Indian Temple Style Kalinga Architecture elements (potential influence due to regional proximity) Sultanate Period Architectural Hints (arches domes - possible influence due to the period of reconstruction) Regional Bihari vernacular architecture Earlier Brahmanical Temple traditions Possible Pala Dynasty influences (due to their rule in the region) Generic Pan-Indian Hindu Temple features |
| Tags | Hindu temple Temple architecture Indian architecture Religious architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7170411626-02:32:29:06:04:18:PIHTAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/pan-indian-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/pan-indian-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
|---|
Historical Context
| Time Periods | Various |
|---|---|
| Dynasties | Various |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Various Hindu deities |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Garbhagriha Mandapa Shikhara/Vimana Pradakshina patha |
Keywords
| Keywords | Hindu temple Temple architecture Indian architecture Religious architecture |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Hindu Temple | Book | Comprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture. |
| An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture | Book | Detailed reference on Hindu architectural principles. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vishnupad Temple Gaya | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Related Features
Garbhagriha
Mandapa
Shikhara/Vimana
Pradakshina patha
Example Sites
How to Identify Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Garbhagriha, Mandapa, Shikhara/Vimana.
- Verify geographic location: Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
- Examine construction materials: Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Various.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.