| Title | Vedic architecture style |
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| Description | Ancient Indian system aligning spatial arrangements with cosmic principles, emphasizing precise geometry, orientation, and natural materials to create harmonious and spiritually resonant environments. |
| Tags | Vastu Shastra Mandala Orientation Cosmic principles Vedi Yajna Fire Altar Ritual Space Geometry |
| Style ID | INHF-913978239-18-11-25-VI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vedic-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vedic-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Ancient India Indo-Gangetic Plain |
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| Time Periods | Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE) 1500-500 BCE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Homes Altars Sacrificial grounds Yajna sites Fire altars |
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| Associated Deities | Agni Indra Varuna |
| 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 | Vastu Shastra Mandala Orientation Cosmic principles Vedi Yajna Fire Altar Ritual Space Geometry |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Vastu Shastra: The Indian Art of Placement | book | Introduction to Vedic architectural principles |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi | Secondary | 100% |
| Varun Dev Temple Manora Karachi | Secondary | 100% |