| Title | Saiva Siddhanta architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Saiva Siddhanta architecture reflects the philosophical tenets of Saiva Siddhanta, emphasizing the worship of Shiva and often incorporating specific iconographic and spatial arrangements. |
| Also Known As | Ceylon Tamil Saiva Temple Architecture (Dravidian with Jaffna Influences) Saiva Siddhanta Architecture Jaffna Tamil Influence Brickfields Railway Heritage |
| Tags | Saiva Siddhanta Agama Temple architecture Shiva worship |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-0954243068-06:31:07:05:10:20:SSAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/saiva-siddhanta-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/saiva-siddhanta-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu Sri Lanka |
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| Time Periods | 13th-20th century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Saiva temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Parvati Nandi |
| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Sivalinga Nandi Mandapa Circumambulatory path Agama-based design |
| Keywords | Saiva Siddhanta Agama Temple architecture Shiva worship |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Śaiva Āgamas | book | Primary texts influencing Saiva temple design. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Sri Kandaswamy Kovil Brickfields Kuala Lumpur | Secondary | 100% |