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What is Mount Meru Temple architecture style?

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Temple design embodying the sacred Mount Meru cosmology, often manifested as a stepped pyramid or terraced structure, symbolizing the axis mundi and the connection between earthly and divine realms.

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Where is Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture found?

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Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in India, Southeast Asia. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

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When was Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture used?

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Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture was used during Ancient, Medieval.

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What materials are used in Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture?

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Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Stone, Brick. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture?

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There are 1 heritage sites documented with Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Mount Meru Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Temple design embodying the sacred Mount Meru cosmology, often manifested as a stepped pyramid or terraced structure, symbolizing the axis mundi and the connection between earthly and divine realms.
Also Known As	Khmer Nagara architecture style Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style Hindu Temple architecture style Indian Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture Indian Mount Meru Cosmology Indian Shiva Temple Design Khmer Temple Design Indian Cosmological Planning
Tags	Mount Meru Cosmology Axis mundi Pyramid
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8547318733-11:26:37:18:08:25:MMTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/mount-meru-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/mount-meru-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Buddhist temples
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Buddha

Primary Materials	Stone Brick
Architectural Features	Stepped pyramid Terraces Central shrine Cosmological diagrams

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