| Title | Bengal Temple architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | This style, originating in the Bengal region, is recognized by its distinctive curved rooflines, often inspired by traditional Bengali village huts, and brick construction, sometimes incorporating terracotta ornamentation. |
| Also Known As | Khasi Vernacular Architecture Indigenous Nature-based materials sloped roofs. Typical Khasis architecture Indigenous Khasi traditions Vernacular architecture of Meghalaya Elements of Bengal temple style Ahom architecture influences Traditional timber construction of the region Influence of Buddhist structures from neighboring regions like Myanmar Hints of North Indian temple architecture through trade cultural exchange Nagara Rekha Deul curvilinear tower with tiered roof. Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture Ahom Architecture Bengal Temple Architecture Koch Architecture Traditional Hindu Temple Architecture Tripuri Temple Architecture Vernacular Mizo. Timber-framed. Steeply pitched roofs. Traditional Mizo Architecture Temple Architecture of Bengal Vernacular Architecture of Northeast India Hindu Temple Architecture of Assam Elements of Dravidian Architecture Nagara Style Hindu Temple Curvilinear Shikhara Domical Style of Bengal Islamic Architectural Influences (domes) Temple architecture of Bengal's Pala period Brick Temple Architecture of the Gaur period Indigenous Tripuri architectural elements Neo-Classical Hindu Temple Religious Domes columns shikharas Traditional Khasi Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture of Bengal Orissan Temple Architecture Eastern Ganga Dynasty Temple Style Silpa Shastras Eclectic Vernacular Religious. Blends hut Bengali styles. Eclectic Bengal Temple Architecture Hut-Shaped Roof Style of Bengal Vernacular Manipuri Architecture Curvilinear Sikhara of Bengal Temples Laterite Stone Construction Bamboo Timber Construction Decorative Terracotta Work Terracotta Ornate detailed brickwork. Rekha Deul Kalinga Architecture influences Later Mughal influences (decorative elements) Terracotta ornamentation (characteristic of Bengal) Assamese Vernacular wood thatch. Ahom Temple Architecture Koch Temple Architecture Bengali Temple Style Dravidian Vernacular Architecture Chola Timber Architectural Influences Orissan Temple Architecture (timber elements) Vernacular Assam-Bengal Architecture Traditional Khasi Religious Architecture Nature Integration Indigenous Tribal Architecture of Meghalaya Vernacular Architecture of the Eastern Himalayas Elements of Bengali Temple Style Influence of neighboring Assam's Temple Traditions Traces of Buddhist architectural motifs from Southeast Asia Hints of North Indian Temple Architecture through pilgrimage routes Bengali terracotta Vernacular Decorative friezes plaques. Classical Bengali Temple Architecture Atchala Pancharatna Eka-ratna Jora Bangla Do-chala Eclectic Vernacular Religious blends local traditional elements. Traditional Assamese Temple Architecture Tai Ahom Architecture Shakti Temple Architecture Bengal Temple Style Nagara Architecture (influences) Orissan Temple Architecture (minor influences) Vernacular Architecture of Upper Assam Curvilinear tower tiered roof Islamic Architecture (domes arches) Dravidian Architecture (minor influence) Vernacular Tripura Architecture Queen Anne Eclectic Wooden Temple Architecture with Indo-Gothic Motifs Queen Anne Architecture Carpenter Gothic Detailing Anglo-Indian Vernacular Victorian Eclecticism Arts Crafts Craftsmanship Mission Revival Interior Accents |
| Tags | Bengal Dochala Charchala Ratna Terracotta Chala Brick Temple Bengal architecture Brick temple Roof style Chauchala Atchala Bangla Bengal terracotta Bangla roof Temple architecture Hindu architecture Terracotta art Roof styles Curvilinear Bengal temples Vernacular architecture Ektala Jor-bangla Pancharatna Ek-Bangla Jor-Bangla |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-9121813101-05:31:14:19:10:19:BTAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bengal-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/bengal-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 13 |
| Primary Sites | 4 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | West Bengal Bangladesh Assam Meghalaya Tripura Bengal Odisha Bihar |
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| Time Periods | 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 15th century CE onwards 15th-19th century CE 17th-19th century CE Contemporary 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 16th Century CE 15th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Malla dynasty Various local dynasties বিভিন্ন জমিদার পরিবার (various Zamindar families) Pala dynasty Gaur dynasty Various Zamindar families Mughal Empire স্থানীয় জমিদার (Local Zamindars) Koch dynasty Ahom dynasty Burdwan Raj Local rulers Sena dynasty Mughal Empire (influence) Local Zamindars |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Vaishnava temples Shakta temples Temple Namghar |
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| Associated Deities | Krishna Durga Shiva Vishnu Kali Other Hindu deities Radha |
| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Curved roof Dochala roof Charchala roof Ratna style Terracotta ornamentation Curvilinear roof (Chala) Brick construction Terracotta panels Curvilinear roof Chauchala roof Atchala roof Arched entrances Curvilinear roof (Bangla roof) Do-chala roof Char-chala roof Rekha Deul Pancharatna tower Eka-ratna tower Jora Bangla style Curved roof (Chala) Square or rectangular plan Triple-arched entrance Curvilinear cornices Curved cornices Chala roof Hut-like structure |
| Keywords | Bengal Dochala Charchala Ratna Terracotta Chala Brick Temple Bengal architecture Brick temple Roof style Chauchala Atchala Bangla Bengal terracotta Bangla roof Temple architecture Hindu architecture Terracotta art Roof styles Curvilinear Bengal temples Vernacular architecture Ektala Jor-bangla Pancharatna Ek-Bangla Jor-Bangla |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Banglar Mandir | Book | Comprehensive study of Bengal temples |
| Terracotta Temples of Bengal | book | |
| Art of Bengal | Book | Overview of artistic traditions in Bengal |
| Temples of Bengal | Article | Focuses on the architectural features of Bengal temples |
| Banglar Mandir (Temples of Bengal) | Book | Comprehensive overview of Bengal temple architecture. |
| The Temples of Bengal | Book | Comprehensive overview of Bengal temple architecture. |
| Bengali Hindu Temples: Architecture and Iconography – An Integrated Study | Book | Comprehensive overview of Bengal temple architecture. |
| Bengal Temples | Book | Comprehensive overview of Bengal temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad | Primary | 100% |
| Tarapith Temple Tarapith | Primary | 100% |
| Tilinga Mandir Tinsukia | Primary | 100% |
| Uma Maheshwari Temple Agartala | Primary | 100% |
| Charantala Temple Shillong | Secondary | 100% |
| Chaturdasha Devata Temple Agartala | Secondary | 100% |
| Durga Mandir Serchhip | Secondary | 100% |
| Gunabati Temples Udaipur Tripura | Secondary | 100% |
| ISKCON Temple Shillong | Secondary | 100% |
| Jorebangla Temple Imphal | Secondary | 100% |
| Laban Namghar Shillong | Secondary | 100% |
| Mawsynram Shiva Temple Mawsynram | Secondary | 100% |
| Vedanta Society Old Temple San Francisco | Secondary | 100% |