Title

Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionThis 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
URIhttps://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 Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 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

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
The Hindu TempleBookComprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture.
An Encyclopaedia of Hindu ArchitectureBookDetailed reference on Hindu architectural principles.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Vishnupad Temple Gaya
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Stone
Brick
Wood

Related Features

Garbhagriha
Mandapa
Shikhara/Vimana
Pradakshina patha

How to Identify Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Garbhagriha, Mandapa, Shikhara/Vimana.
  2. Verify geographic location: Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
  3. Examine construction materials: Pan-Indian Hindu Temple architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from Various.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Frequently Asked Questions