| Title | शिला पट्टिका (Stone Slab)Rare Śilā Paṭṭikā Stone Slab |
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| Description | शिला पट्टिका - Shilā Paṭṭikā (Stone Slab), or प्रस्तर पट्टिका (Prastara Paṭṭikā) in Sanskrit, denotes a flat stone element crucial in Indic architecture. Primarily sourced from quarries across Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh, these slabs are fashioned from sedimentary (sandstone), metamorphic (marble, slate), or igneous (granite) rocks. Density ranges from 2.2-2.7 g/cm³, with varying porosity and water absorption depending on the lithology. Traditional processing involved splitting, chiseling, and polishing using techniques documented since ancient times [1]. Rajput and Chalukya dynasties extensively employed Shilā Paṭṭikā for paving, roofing, wall cladding, and lintels. The material's flexural and compressive strength, though variable, provided structural integrity. Durability depends on mineral composition and environmental exposure. Conservation necessitates understanding the stone's petrology and employing compatible repair materials. Restoration of heritage sites like temples and forts requires careful assessment of deterioration mechanisms and appropriate consolidation techniques. |
| Also Known As | Stone Slab Śilā Paṭṭikā Stone Slab Stone Plate Rock Slab पत्थर की पटिया प्रस्तर पट्टिका शिलाफलकम् (Sanskrit) கல் பலகை (Tamil) రాతి పలక (Telugu) ಕಲ್ಲಿನ ಚಪ್ಪಡಿ (Kannada) കല്ല് പാളി (Malayalam) |
| Tags | शिला पट्टिका Shila Pattika Stone Slab Paving Stone Roofing Material Cladding Material Indian Architecture Stone Construction |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-732208091-20-11-25-SS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stone-slab |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stone-slab |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Natural Stone Cut Stone Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock Igneous Rock |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Karnataka Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period Medieval Period |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Dynasty Chalukya Dynasty |
| Sources | Quarries in Rajasthan Quarries in Karnataka Specific geographic quarries |
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| Properties | Flexural strength: Varies with stone type Thickness: 2-10 cm Density: 2.2-2.7 g/cm³ Water absorption: Varies with stone type Compressive Strength: Varies with stone type Porosity: Varies with stone type |
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| Uses | Paving Roofing Wall Cladding Flooring Lintels Foundation Stones |
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| Materials | Lime Mortar Sand Aggregate Brick Wood |
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| Styles | Nagara Architecture Dravidian Architecture Vesara Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Fort Palace |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Stone Masonry Techniques in India | Book | Slab construction details |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Chausath Yogini Temple Morena | Primary | 100% |