What is Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style?

Traditional building practices in Jharkhand, utilizing local materials and techniques, often adapted to the climate and cultural context, potentially influencing temple construction.

Where is Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture found?

Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture is primarily found in Jharkhand. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

What materials are used in Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture?

Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture typically uses Mud, Bamboo, Wood, Thatch, Stone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Traditional building practices in Jharkhand, utilizing local materials and techniques, often adapted to the climate and cultural context, potentially influencing temple construction.
Also Known As	Nagara Architecture Hindu Temple Curvilinear towers stepped pyramids Kalinga Architecture Classical Hindu Temple Architecture Eastern Ganga Temple Style Late Medieval Hindu Temple Style Vernacular Jharkhand Architecture Mughal Influences (minor potentially in later additions)
Tags	Vernacular Jharkhand Tribal Rural
Style ID	`INHF-STY-3873249401-21:27:28:25:02:20:VJAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-jharkhand-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vernacular-jharkhand-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Jharkhand

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Village shrines Domestic architecture
Associated Deities	Local deities Gram devata

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Mud Bamboo Wood Thatch Stone
Architectural Features	Sloping roofs Earthen walls Courtyards

Keywords

Keywords	Vernacular Jharkhand Tribal Rural

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Basukinath Dham Deoghar	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Sloping roofs, Earthen walls, Courtyards.
Verify geographic location: Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style architecture is typically found in Jharkhand.
Examine construction materials: Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style typically uses Mud and Bamboo.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Vernacular Jharkhand architecture style

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Sacred Context

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Heritage Sites (1)

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