Title

Pancharatha Nagara architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionA Nagara sub-style where the temple plan features five vertical projections or 'rathas' on each side, creating a complex and visually rich facade.
Also Known As
Nagara
religious
curvilinear towers.
Nagara Architecture
Kalinga Architecture
Pancharatha Style
Rekha Deul
Pidha Deul
North Indian Temple Architecture
Saptamatrika Worship Traditions (influencing sculptural elements)
Tags
Nagara
Pancharatha
Temple plan
Style ID
INHF-STY-4935550668-11:56:54:22:10:21:PNAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/pancharatha-nagara-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/pancharatha-nagara-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
North India

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Hindu temples

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Stone
Architectural Features
Pancharatha plan
Ratha projections

Keywords

Keywords
Nagara
Pancharatha
Temple plan

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Maluti Temples Maluti
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Stone

Related Features

Pancharatha plan
Ratha projections

How to Identify Pancharatha Nagara architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Pancharatha plan, Ratha projections.
  2. Verify geographic location: Pancharatha Nagara architecture style architecture is typically found in North India.
  3. Examine construction materials: Pancharatha Nagara architecture style typically uses Stone.
  4. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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