| Title | Pancharatra Agama architecture style |
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| Description | Pancharatra Agama architecture, rooted in Vaishnava traditions, emphasizes precise iconometry, ritualistic layouts, and symbolic representations of deities within temple complexes, guiding construction and worship. |
| Tags | Agama Pancharatra Vaishnava Iconometry Mandala Temple Design |
| Style ID | INHF-481970655-18-11-25-PC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/pancharatra-agama-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/pancharatra-agama-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | South India North India Pan-Indian, with strong presence in South India |
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| Time Periods | Early centuries CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Various dynasties patronizing Vaishnava traditions |
| Sacred Contexts | Vaishnava temples Shrines dedicated to Vishnu and his avatars |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Lakshmi Rama Krishna Narasimha |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Precise measurements Iconographic representations Ritualistic layout Mandala-based design Precise Iconometry Mandala-based Layouts Emphasis on Ritual Spaces Deity-specific Shrines |
| Keywords | Agama Pancharatra Vaishnava Iconometry Mandala Temple Design |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Pancharatra Agamas | text | Original texts detailing the principles of Pancharatra Agama. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple Greater Chicago Lemont | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Meenakshi Temple Pearland | Secondary | 100% |