| Title | Rajasthani Vernacular architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by adaptation to the arid climate, Rajasthani vernacular architecture utilizes locally sourced materials like sandstone and incorporates features such as jharokhas, chhatris, and courtyards for thermal comfort and aesthetic expression. |
| Tags | Jharokha Chhatri Aangan Baoli Haveli Jali Jaali Courtyard Arid climate architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-636520067-18-11-25-RC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/rajasthani-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/rajasthani-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | Ongoing Medieval to present |
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| Sacred Contexts | Homes Community spaces Temples Domestic Civic Religious |
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| Primary Materials | Sandstone Lime Wood Thatch Mud |
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| Architectural Features | Jharokhas Chhatris Courtyards Rooftop terraces Stepwells Mud plaster Jharokhas (overhanging enclosed balconies) Chhatris (elevated, dome-shaped pavilions) Intricate carvings Jaalis (perforated screens) |
| Keywords | Jharokha Chhatri Aangan Baoli Haveli Jali Jaali Courtyard Arid climate architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Living Traditions of Rajasthan | Book | Documents vernacular building practices. |
| Architecture of Rajasthan | Book | Comprehensive study of Rajasthani architectural traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gagron Fort Jhalawar | Secondary | 100% |
| Kumbhalgarh Fort Rajsamand | Secondary | 100% |