| Title | Tamil Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Tamil temple architecture, a subset of Dravidian architecture, showcases distinctive gopurams, intricate carvings, and a strong emphasis on sculptural details, particularly prevalent in Tamil Nadu. |
| Tags | Gopuram Vimana Mandapa Tamil Nadu Temple South India Dravida Agama Sculpture Tamil Sculptures Temple tank Temple architecture Hinduism |
| Style ID | INHF-700136773-18-11-25-TC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/tamil-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/tamil-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 7th-18th century CE 7th century CE onwards 17th century CE 18th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chola Dynasty Pallava Dynasty Pandya Dynasty Pallava Chola Pandya Vijayanagara Nayaka Vijayanagara Dynasty Nayaka Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Agamic rituals Tamil religious practices Hindu Temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Murugan Parvati |
| Primary Materials | Granite Brick Stucco Lime mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Gopurams Vimanas Mandapas Pillars Sculptures Prakarams Gopuram Vimana Mandapa Prakara Prakaram Tank Sculptural carvings Tanks |
| Keywords | Gopuram Vimana Mandapa Tamil Nadu Temple South India Dravida Agama Sculpture Tamil Sculptures Temple tank Temple architecture Hinduism |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art of the Pallavas | Book | Details early Tamil temple architecture. |
| Temples of Tamil Nadu | Book | Guide to the diverse temples of Tamil Nadu. |
| The Great Temples of India | Book | |
| The Great Temple of Tanjore | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mariamman Temple Ho Chi Minh City | Secondary | 100% |
| Nataraja Temple Chidambaram | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Mahamariamman Temple Kuala Lumpur | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |
| Vellore Fort Vellore | Secondary | 100% |