| Title | Panchayatana architecture style |
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| Description | Panchayatana architecture features a central shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines, dedicated to different deities, though this arrangement may not be strictly adhered to at the site. |
| Tags | Panchayatana Five shrines Hindu temple layout Quincunx Temple layout Temple complex |
| Style ID | INHF-870100018-18-11-25-PH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/panchayatana-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/panchayatana-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | 6th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 6th century CE onwards |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Durga Surya Ganesha Devi |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Varies by region Various, depending on region |
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| Architectural Features | Central shrine Four subsidiary shrines Deity arrangement Main shrine Quincunx layout Unified platform |
| Keywords | Panchayatana Five shrines Hindu temple layout Quincunx Temple layout Temple complex |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture | Book | General reference on temple layouts. |
| The Temple in South Asia | Book | Discussion of Panchayatana and other temple forms. |
| Hindu Temple Architecture | Book | |
| The Meaning of Hindu Art | Book | Explores the symbolism of Panchayatana layouts. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Jageshwar Temples Almora | Secondary | 100% |
| Khajuraho Temples Khajuraho | Secondary | 100% |
| Rajiv Lochan Temple Rajim | Secondary | 100% |