Question 1

What is Dravida-Champa architecture style?

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A regional variant of Dravida architecture, developed in the Champa kingdom (present-day Vietnam), incorporating local materials and adapting Dravidian principles to Cham Hindu temple construction.

Question 2

Where is Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture found?

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Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture is primarily found in Vietnam, Champa (present-day Vietnam), Tamil Nadu (India), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Vietnam (Champa). There are 4 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture used?

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Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture was used during 7th-15th century CE, 7th Century CE, 8th Century CE, 9th Century CE, 10th Century CE, 11th Century CE, 12th Century CE, 13th Century CE, 14th Century CE, 15th Century CE. It is associated with the Champa Dynasty, Cham Dynasties, Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Cham dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture?

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Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Sandstone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture?

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There are 4 heritage sites documented with Dravida-Champa architecture style architecture. 4 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Dravida-Champa architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 4 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 4 heritage sites)
Description	A regional variant of Dravida architecture, developed in the Champa kingdom (present-day Vietnam), incorporating local materials and adapting Dravidian principles to Cham Hindu temple construction.
Also Known As	Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture Cham Tower Design Indian Hindu Iconography Early Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Early Cham Tower Design Indic Cosmological Planning Late Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Late Cham Tower Design
Tags	Champa Dravida Hindu Temple Vietnam Brick Temple Hindu temple Southeast Asia Brick architecture Vimana Gopuram
Style ID	`INHF-STY-1207891356-08:50:54:12:09:24:DCAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/dravida-champa-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/dravida-champa-architecture-style`
Total Sites	4
Primary Sites	4
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	7th-15th century CE 7th Century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE
Dynasties	Champa Dynasty Cham Dynasties Pallava Chola Pandya Cham

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Shaiva temples Vaishnava temples
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Lakshmi Parvati Ganesha

Primary Materials	Brick Sandstone
Architectural Features	Kuta Sala Panjara Stupi Stupi finials Gopuram-like towers Stepped pyramidal vimanas Kudu arches Pilasters Gopuram-like entrances Pyramidal vimana Gopuram-like structures Kuta and sala elements De কোষthas

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Lien Khuong Cham Towers Lam Dong Vietnam	Primary	100%
Po Dam Towers Binh Thuan Vietnam	Primary	100%
Po Nagar Cham Towers Nha Trang Vietnam	Primary	100%
Po Rome Towers Ninh Thuan Vietnam	Primary	100%

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