| Title | Early Dravidian architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Early Dravidian architecture, prevalent in South India, is marked by its emphasis on square plans, pyramidal vimanas, and elaborate gopurams, often constructed from granite. |
| Also Known As | Kalinga Architecture Fortification Defensive walls moats gateways Mayamata Shilpa Shastra Vastu Shastra Early Dravidian Architecture Mauryan Architecture Buddhist monastic architecture Early medieval Hindu temple architecture |
| Tags | Vimana Gopuram Dravida Temple South India |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-2310871852-08:43:02:01:04:19:EDAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/early-dravidian-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/early-dravidian-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Kerala |
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| Time Periods | 6th century CE 9th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Pallava dynasty Early Chola dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Shakti |
| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Vimana Gopuram Mandapa Garbhagriha Dvarapala |
| Keywords | Vimana Gopuram Dravida Temple South India |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | General overview of Dravidian architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Sisupalgarh Fort Bhubaneswar | Secondary | 100% |