| Title | Vajrayana architecture style |
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| Description | Vajrayana architecture, influenced by Indian Tantric Buddhism, emphasizes mandala designs and symbolic representations of deities within monastic complexes and sacred structures. |
| Tags | Tantra Mandala Yidam Stupa Buddhist art Esoteric Buddhism |
| Style ID | INHF-804703192-18-11-25-VE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vajrayana-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vajrayana-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Tibet Nepal Bhutan India (Himalayan regions) |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Various Buddhist lineages |
| Sacred Contexts | Monasteries Temples Retreat centers Tantric practice spaces |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Yidams Dharmapalas |
| Primary Materials | Stone Wood Brick Plaster |
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| Architectural Features | Mandalas Deity imagery Symbolic colors Geometric patterns Stupas Prayer wheels |
| Keywords | Tantra Mandala Yidam Stupa Buddhist art Esoteric Buddhism |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Buddhist Architecture | Book | Explores the architectural principles of Buddhist traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mindrolling Monastery Lhoka Tibet | Secondary | 100% |