| Title | Saiva architecture style |
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| Description | Saiva architecture is dedicated to Shiva, characterized by lingams, Nandi figures, and often incorporating elements reflecting the specific Saiva Siddhanta traditions prevalent in the region. |
| Tags | Shiva Temple Lingam Nandi Saivism Hindu Architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-087070414-18-11-25-SU |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/saiva-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/saiva-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kashmir Nepal |
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| Time Periods | 7th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Chola Pandya Kashmir dynasties |
| Sacred Contexts | Shaiva temples, monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Parvati Ganesha Kartikeya |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Lingam Nandi Mandapa Ardhamandapa Garbhagriha |
| Keywords | Shiva Temple Lingam Nandi Saivism Hindu Architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Siva Temple | Book | Study of Shiva temples and their iconography. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Sivan Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |