Title

Revivalist Hindu architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionA contemporary style drawing inspiration from historical Hindu temple architecture, reinterpreting traditional forms and motifs in modern constructions, often incorporating elements from various regional styles.
Also Known As
Nagara architecture style
Gupta Period architecture style
Regional Vernacular Architecture Style Of Haryana architecture style
Nagara Architecture
Gupta Period Architecture
Mauryan Architectural Elements
Revivalist Hindu Architecture
Post-Gupta Temple Style
Latina Style (Indic interpretation)
Indo-Islamic Influences (Mughal
later periods)
Regional Vernacular Architecture of Haryana
Tags
Hindu revivalism
Contemporary temple architecture
Neo-traditional
Style ID
INHF-STY-4064017101-02:18:22:15:06:19:RHAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/revivalist-hindu-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/revivalist-hindu-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
Pan-Indian

Historical Context

Time Periods
20th century CE
21st century CE

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Modern temple complexes
Cultural centers
Associated Deities
Various Hindu deities

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Reinforced concrete
Marble
Sandstone
Architectural Features
Reinterpreted shikharas
Modern mandapas
Sculptural ornamentation

Keywords

Keywords
Hindu revivalism
Contemporary temple architecture
Neo-traditional

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
Contemporary Hindu Temple Architecture: A Global SurveybookOverview of modern Hindu temple design trends

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Agroha Dham Hisar
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Reinforced concrete
Marble
Sandstone

Related Features

Reinterpreted shikharas
Modern mandapas
Sculptural ornamentation

Example Sites

How to Identify Revivalist Hindu architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Reinterpreted shikharas, Modern mandapas, Sculptural ornamentation.
  2. Verify geographic location: Revivalist Hindu architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
  3. Examine construction materials: Revivalist Hindu architecture style typically uses Reinforced concrete and Marble.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from 20th century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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