Question 1

What is Eastern Indian Temple architecture style?

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Characterized by regional variations of the Nagara style, often incorporating local materials and distinct ornamentation, found in states like Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Question 2

Where is Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture found?

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Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha. There are 2 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture used?

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Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture was used during 8th century CE, 13th century CE, 7th century CE to 19th century CE. It is associated with the Pala dynasty, Varman dynasty, Eastern Ganga dynasty dynasty/period.

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What materials are used in Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture?

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Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Laterite, Sandstone, Terracotta. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture?

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There are 2 heritage sites documented with Eastern Indian Temple architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Eastern Indian Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites)
Description	Characterized by regional variations of the Nagara style, often incorporating local materials and distinct ornamentation, found in states like Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal.
Also Known As	Nagara Style Hindu Temple Curvilinear Shikhara Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture North Indian Temple Style Eastern Indian Temple Style Traditional Jharkhand Tribal Architecture Vernacular Architecture of Chotanagpur Temple Pyramidal roof sandstone carvings Rekha Deul Pidha Deul
Tags	Eastern India Temple Regional Style Bengal Assam Odisha Terracotta Bangla Deul
Style ID	`INHF-STY-3290540848-02:06:33:18:07:20:EITAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/eastern-indian-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/eastern-indian-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	2
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	8th century CE 13th century CE 7th century CE to 19th century CE
Dynasties	Pala dynasty Varman dynasty Eastern Ganga dynasty

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Durga Tara

Primary Materials	Brick Laterite Sandstone Terracotta
Architectural Features	Nagara shikhara variations Local adaptations Curvilinear roofs Terracotta ornamentation Bangla roof Rekha Deul Pidha Deul

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Dewri Temple Ranchi	Secondary	100%
Sun Temple Bundu	Secondary	100%

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