| Title | Traditional Sikkimese architecture style |
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| Description | Traditional Sikkimese architecture reflects the region's unique cultural identity, blending indigenous building techniques with influences from neighboring Tibet and Bhutan, often incorporating local materials and craftsmanship. |
| Tags | Lepcha Architecture Bhutia Architecture Limbu Architecture Local Craftsmanship Sikkim Himalayan Buddhist Pagoda Wood |
| Style ID | INHF-870135760-18-11-25-TI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/traditional-sikkimese-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/traditional-sikkimese-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Sikkim |
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| Time Periods | 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Namgyal Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Monasteries Homes Community Centers Buddhist monasteries Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Local Deities Buddhist Deities Padmasambhava Shiva Durga |
| Primary Materials | Wood Bamboo Stone Mud |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping Roofs Wooden Structures Verandas Courtyards Ornate Carvings Pagoda-style roofs Wooden carvings Prayer wheels |
| Keywords | Lepcha Architecture Bhutia Architecture Limbu Architecture Local Craftsmanship Sikkim Himalayan Buddhist Pagoda Wood |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Crafts of Sikkim | Book | Details on Sikkimese building traditions and craftsmanship. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Solophok Chardham Namchi | Primary | 100% |
| Enchey Monastery Gangtok | Secondary | 100% |