| Title | Sri Lankan Dravida architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Sri Lankan Dravida architecture blends South Indian Dravida traditions with local Sinhalese influences, evident in temple layouts, sculptural styles, and adaptation to the island's climate and materials. |
| Also Known As | Dravidian Style Rural Temple Architecture with Timber-Framed Mandapa Dravidian Temple Architecture Rural Tamil Nadu Temple Typology Sri Lankan Diaspora Craft Queensland Timber Construction Cyclone-Resilient Detailing Floodplain Landscape Planning Community Outreach Hub |
| Tags | Sri Lankan temple Dravida influence Hindu-Buddhist syncretism |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-2885648749-20:28:26:11:10:25:SLDAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/sri-lankan-dravida-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/sri-lankan-dravida-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Sri Lanka |
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| Time Periods | Various periods, influenced by South Indian dynasties |
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| Dynasties | Various Sinhalese kingdoms, influenced by Chola and Pandya |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist temples with Hindu influences |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Ganesha Murugan Buddhist deities |
| Primary Materials | Brick Stone Timber |
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| Architectural Features | Gopuram-inspired elements Mandapa-like structures Sculptural embellishments |
| Keywords | Sri Lankan temple Dravida influence Hindu-Buddhist syncretism |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Architecture of Sri Lanka | Book | Explores the architectural heritage of Sri Lanka. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Brisbane Sri Selva Vinayakar Koil South Maclean | Secondary | 100% |