| Title | Vedic architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Ancient Indian system aligning spatial arrangements with cosmic principles, emphasizing precise geometry, orientation, and natural materials to create harmonious and spiritually resonant environments. |
| Also Known As | Nagara architecture style Maru-Gurjara architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture style Nagara Temple Architecture Interfaith Garden Design Vedic Stone Construction Middle Eastern Ornament Blending Immersive Storytelling Sindhi Maritime Hindu Temple Architecture with Vedic Influences Sindhi Hindu Temple Architecture Maritime Temple Design Vedic Period Influences Indus Valley Maritime Traditions |
| Tags | Vastu Shastra Mandala Orientation Cosmic principles Vedi Yajna Fire Altar Ritual Space Geometry |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-6879777750-06:20:16:27:02:19:VAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vedic-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vedic-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Ancient India Indo-Gangetic Plain |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE) 1500-500 BCE |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Homes Altars Sacrificial grounds Yajna sites Fire altars |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Agni Indra Varuna |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Wood Mud Thatch Earth Brick |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Precise geometry Orientation to cardinal directions Use of natural materials Vastu Purusha Mandala Vedi Garhapatya Ahavaniya Dakshinagni |
Keywords
| Keywords | Vastu Shastra Mandala Orientation Cosmic principles Vedi Yajna Fire Altar Ritual Space Geometry |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vastu Shastra: The Indian Art of Placement | book | Introduction to Vedic architectural principles |
Heritage Sites (2)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi | Secondary | 100% |
| Varun Dev Temple Manora Karachi | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Wood
Mud
Thatch
Earth
Brick
Related Features
Precise geometry
Orientation to cardinal directions
Use of natural materials
Vastu Purusha Mandala
Vedi
Garhapatya
Ahavaniya
Dakshinagni
How to Identify Vedic architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Precise geometry, Orientation to cardinal directions, Use of natural materials.
- Verify geographic location: Vedic architecture style architecture is typically found in Ancient India and Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- Examine construction materials: Vedic architecture style typically uses Wood and Mud.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE).
- Compare with documented examples: 2 heritage sites use this architectural style.