Question 1

What is Goan Temple architecture style?

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This regional style, prevalent in Goa, blends Kadamba, Chalukyan, and Hoysala influences with local materials like laterite, often featuring a unique adaptation of Nagara elements.

Question 2

Where is Goan Temple architecture style architecture found?

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Goan Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in Goa. There are 5 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Goan Temple architecture style architecture used?

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Goan Temple architecture style architecture was used during Early Medieval, 10th-14th century CE, 16th century CE, 17th century CE, 18th century CE, 19th century CE, 20th century CE, 21st century CE, 16th Century CE, 17th Century CE, 18th Century CE, 19th Century CE, 20th Century CE, 21st Century CE, 11th century CE. It is associated with the Kadamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Silhara dynasty, Kadamba Dynasty, Vijayanagara Empire, Maratha Empire, Portuguese Colonial influence, Local Goan communities, Portuguese Colonial Administration, Chalukya Dynasty dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Goan Temple architecture style architecture?

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Goan Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Laterite stone, Laterite, Wood, Stone, Clay tiles, Lime plaster, Terracotta. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Goan Temple architecture style architecture?

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There are 5 heritage sites documented with Goan Temple architecture style architecture. 5 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Goan Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 5 heritage sites) Uncommon 4.5/5(Based on 5 heritage sites)
Description	This regional style, prevalent in Goa, blends Kadamba, Chalukyan, and Hoysala influences with local materials like laterite, often featuring a unique adaptation of Nagara elements.
Also Known As	Indo-Aryan Nagara curvilinear tower stacked rings. Dravidian Architecture Kadamba Architecture Chalukyan Architecture Hoysala Architecture Laterite Stone Architecture of Coastal Regions Kalinga Architecture influences Silhara Architecture elements Early medieval Goan Temple Architecture Dravidian Temple Sloping roof ornate pillars garbhagriha. Goan Temple Architecture Vijayanagara Architecture Maratha Temple Architecture Indo-Portuguese Religious Eclecticism blends Indian Portuguese elements. Konkani Temple Architecture Indo-Portuguese Architecture Indo-Portuguese Religious Eclecticism blends styles. Chalukya Architecture Maratha Architecture Indo-Islamic Eclectic Blends Hindu Islamic forms. Kerala Architecture
Tags	Goan temples Laterite construction Regional temple architecture Kadamba influence Chalukya influence Sloping roofs Deepastambha Hindu architecture Regional style Laterite architecture Konkani architecture Hindu temple architecture Indo-Portuguese influence Indo-Portuguese architecture Temple complex Agarshala Garbhagriha Kalasha Deepstambha Agrashala Sabhamandapa
Style ID	`INHF-STY-4837246514-16:00:11:17:04:23:GTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/goan-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/goan-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	5
Primary Sites	5
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	Early Medieval 10th-14th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 20th century CE 21st century CE 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE 11th century CE
Dynasties	Kadamba dynasty Chalukya dynasty Silhara dynasty Kadamba Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Maratha Empire Portuguese Colonial influence Local Goan communities Portuguese Colonial Administration Chalukya Dynasty

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Shiva temples Hanuman temples Vaishnava temples Shakta temples Bhagavata tradition Shakta tradition Shaiva tradition Vaishnava tradition
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Devi Hanuman Damodar Rama

Title	Type	Notes
Temples and Legends of Goa	Book	General overview of Goan temple architecture
Temples of Goa	Book	Comprehensive overview of Goan temple architecture.

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple Quepem	Primary	100%
Mangeshi Temple Ponda Goa	Primary	100%
Maruti Temple Panaji	Primary	100%
Shri Damodar Temple Zambaulim	Primary	100%
Shri Ramnath Temple Bandora	Primary	100%

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