| Title | Shakta architecture style |
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| Description | Shakta architecture, found across India, emphasizes temples dedicated to the Goddess (Shakti), often featuring unique iconographic programs and ritual spaces tailored to Shakta practices. |
| Tags | Shakta Goddess Devi Temple Iconography Shakti Mahavidya Tantra Feminine Divine Yantra Goddess temple Feminine divine Protective imagery |
| Style ID | INHF-799977420-18-11-25-SC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/shakta-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/shakta-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian Bengal Assam Himachal Pradesh Tamil Nadu Kerala |
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| Time Periods | Ancient-Present 6th-19th century CE Ancient to present Ancient times onwards |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Pala Chola |
| Sacred Contexts | Shakta temples Shakta temples, Shakti Peethas, Tantric worship sites Hindu temples Goddess shrines |
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| Associated Deities | Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Kali Parvati Shakti |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood Paint |
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| Architectural Features | Yoni-pitha Garbhagriha Mandapa Iconography of Goddesses Yoni-shaped altars Images of the Mahavidyas Circular or octagonal layouts Shrines dedicated to various forms of Shakti Yantra-based layouts Shrines dedicated to goddesses Vibrant colors Symbolic imagery Protective motifs |
| Keywords | Shakta Goddess Devi Temple Iconography Shakti Mahavidya Tantra Feminine Divine Yantra Goddess temple Feminine divine Protective imagery |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother | book | |
| Tantric Art | Book | Exploration of the iconography and symbolism in Shakta temples. |
| Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition | Book | Exploration of the iconography and significance of Hindu goddesses. |
| Shakti and Shakta | Book | Study of the Shakta tradition and its influence on temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple Nainativu Jaffna Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Durga Temple Rockbank | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Shakti Devasthanam Bukit Rotan Selangor | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |