| Title | Traditional Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | This style adheres to principles of Hindu temple construction, potentially incorporating elements of Vastu Shastra and reflecting regional variations in design and ornamentation. |
| Tags | Hindu Temple Vastu Shastra Garbhagriha Mandapa Silpa Shastras Temple architecture Sacred geometry Hinduism Hindu temple Mandir Shikhara Mandala |
| Style ID | INHF-285276922-18-11-25-TT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/traditional-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/traditional-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Ancient to present Modern |
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| Dynasties | Various dynasties and temple trusts |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | All Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Garbhagriha Mandapa Shikhara Pradakshina patha Shikhara or Vimana Shikhara/Vimana Sculptures Pillars Garbhagriha (Sanctum) Mandapa (Hall) Shikhara (Spire) Pradakshina patha (Circumambulatory path) Vastu Purusha Mandala Vastu Shastra principles Symbolic geometry |
| Keywords | Hindu Temple Vastu Shastra Garbhagriha Mandapa Silpa Shastras Temple architecture Sacred geometry Hinduism Hindu temple Mandir Shikhara Mandala |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Kramrisch, The Hindu Temple | Book | Classic text on Hindu temple architecture. |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Structure | Book | General overview of Hindu temple architecture. |
| The Hindu Temple | Book | Comprehensive overview of Hindu temple architecture and symbolism. |
| Stella Kramrisch, 'The Hindu Temple' | book | Classic text on Hindu temple symbolism and construction. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bhismaknagar Fort Roing | Secondary | 100% |
| Chaturdasha Devata Temple Agartala | Secondary | 100% |
| Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple Ernakulam | Secondary | 100% |
| Guruvayur Temple Guruvayur | Secondary | 100% |
| Jagannath Temple Puri | Secondary | 100% |
| Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Dwarka | Secondary | 100% |