Question 1

What is Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style?

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Hindu temple architecture in Manipur blends indigenous Meitei traditions with pan-Indian Hindu styles, reflecting the region's unique cultural synthesis and religious practices.

Question 2

Where is Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture found?

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Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in Manipur. There are 2 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

What materials are used in Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture?

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Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Stone, Wood, Timber, Gilt. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 4

Which heritage sites use Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture?

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There are 2 heritage sites documented with Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style architecture. 1 sites use this as their primary architectural style. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites)
Description	Hindu temple architecture in Manipur blends indigenous Meitei traditions with pan-Indian Hindu styles, reflecting the region's unique cultural synthesis and religious practices.
Also Known As	Manipuri Vernacular Religious Symbolic Representational Traditional Meitei Architecture Vernacular Manipuri Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture (with regional variations) Indigenous Tribal Architecture of Manipur Assamese Temple Style (some similarities in roof styles) Influence of Shaktism (as reflected in the deity worshipped) Elements of Buddhist Architecture (subtle influences in decorative motifs) Nagara Architecture (minor influences) Dravidian Architecture (very minor if any) Vernacular Manipuri Religious. Timber brick gilded. Nagara Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture of Manipur Meitei Traditional Architecture Assamese Temple Style Orissan Temple Architecture Dravidian Architecture (minor influence)
Tags	Hindu temple Manipur Religious syncretism Regional style Meitei architecture Vernacular Nagara
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8677717842-11:13:25:05:05:25:MHTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/manipuri-hindu-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/manipuri-hindu-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	2
Primary Sites	1
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Vaishnava temples
Associated Deities	Vaishnava deities Shiva Shakti Krishna Radha Vishnu

Primary Materials	Brick Stone Wood Timber Gilt
Architectural Features	Combination of Meitei and Hindu elements Mandapa Garbhagriha Regional ornamentation Gabled roofs Ratha plan

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Shree Govindajee Temple Imphal	Primary	100%
Sanamahi Temple Imphal	Secondary	100%

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