| Title | Vernacular architecture style |
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| Description | Reflecting the local building traditions and materials of the Chotanagpur Plateau, incorporating indigenous knowledge and adapting to the regional climate and resources. |
| Tags | Vernacular Chotanagpur Tribal Local Materials Local materials Climate-responsive Traditional techniques Indigenous design Local Traditional Sustainable Contextual Indigenous Regional Traditional architecture Indigenous architecture Sustainable architecture Regional architecture Folk architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-833256270-18-11-25-VR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 9 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Odisha West Bengal Meghalaya India India (pan-Indian) Assam Pan-Indian, regionally specific Nagaland Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Continuous Ongoing Prehistoric to present All periods |
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| Dynasties | Local communities Guilds |
| Sacred Contexts | Village shrines Community spaces Religious Residential Community Domestic Religious structures Homes Rural temples |
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| Associated Deities | Local deities Tribal spirits Animistic spirits |
| Primary Materials | Mud Bamboo Wood Stone Thatch Local clay Locally sourced materials (varies by region) Varies by region Locally sourced materials (e.g., mud, bamboo, wood, stone) Locally sourced materials |
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| Architectural Features | Earthen walls Sloping roofs Courtyards Raised platforms Natural ventilation Climate-responsive design Use of local materials Traditional building techniques Elevated platforms Adaptation to local climate Simple forms Adaptation to climate Simple ornamentation |
| Keywords | Vernacular Chotanagpur Tribal Local Materials Local materials Climate-responsive Traditional techniques Indigenous design Local Traditional Sustainable Contextual Indigenous Regional Traditional architecture Indigenous architecture Sustainable architecture Regional architecture Folk architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture of India | book | Overview of diverse vernacular building traditions across India. |
| Vernacular Architecture of Assam | Article | Studies on traditional Assamese building practices. |
| Indian Vernacular Architecture | Book | Overview of vernacular building practices across India. |
| Vernacular Architecture of the World | Book | Global perspective on vernacular building traditions. |
| Traditional Indian Architecture | Book | Overview of vernacular styles across India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dewri Temple Ranchi | Secondary | 100% |
| Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple Shillong | Secondary | 100% |
| Kali Mandir Saiha Mizoram | Secondary | 100% |
| Kareng Ghar Garhgaon | Secondary | 100% |
| Laban Namghar Shillong | Secondary | 100% |
| Mattancherry Palace Kochi | Secondary | 100% |
| Nepali Mandir Kohima | Secondary | 100% |
| Padmanabhapuram Palace Kanyakumari | Secondary | 100% |
| Tilinga Mandir Tinsukia | Secondary | 100% |