| Title | Sikkimese Buddhist architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by steep roofs, bright colors, and monastic layouts, this style reflects the region's unique cultural blend and adaptation of Tibetan Buddhist architectural principles. |
| Tags | Gompa Chorten Monastery Himalayan Tibetan Buddhism Himalayan architecture Vernacular architecture Buddhist art Hindu art Himalayan Architecture Buddhist Architecture Vernacular Architecture Lhakhang |
| Style ID | INHF-111655014-18-11-25-SI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/sikkimese-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/sikkimese-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Sikkim |
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| Dynasties | Chogyal Dynasty |
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| Sacred Contexts | Monasteries Gompas Chortens Temples Buddhist Monasteries Palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Hanuman Padmasambhava |
| Primary Materials | Wood Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Steep roofs Bright colors Monastic layouts Chortens Prayer wheels Sloping roofs Vibrant color palettes Use of local materials Sloped Roofs Dzong Influences Local Materials |
| Keywords | Gompa Chorten Monastery Himalayan Tibetan Buddhism Himalayan architecture Vernacular architecture Buddhist art Hindu art Himalayan Architecture Buddhist Architecture Vernacular Architecture Lhakhang |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture of the Himalayas | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Tok Gangtok | Primary | 100% |
| Hanuman Tok Gangtok | Primary | 100% |
| Rabdentse Fort Pelling | Primary | 100% |