| Title | West Coast Temple architecture style |
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| Description | A regional variant of Dravidian architecture prevalent along the western coast of India, distinguished by its adaptation to the coastal climate and local materials. |
| Tags | West Coast architecture Dravida Temple architecture Laterite construction Coastal adaptation |
| Style ID | INHF-430720177-18-11-25-WE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/west-coast-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/west-coast-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Kerala Karnataka Goa Maharashtra |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE onwards |
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| Dynasties | Kadamba Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Local chieftains |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Durga Ganesha |
| Primary Materials | Laterite Wood Granite |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Intricate woodwork Gable ends Square or rectangular plan Garbhagriha (sanctum) Mandapa (hall) |
| Keywords | West Coast architecture Dravida Temple architecture Laterite construction Coastal adaptation |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Temples of South India | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Sabarimala Sastha Temple Pathanamthitta | Secondary | 100% |