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Title

Nagara-Influenced Pagoda architecture style

4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
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4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionA pagoda style showing influence from the Nagara style of North India, possibly through trade routes and transmission of Buddhist architectural forms.
Also Known As
Buddhist Temple Architecture with Indian Buddhist Influences
Indian Buddhist Architecture
Indian Pagoda Architecture
Indian Buddhist Iconography
Chinese Buddhist Architecture
Nanxiang Style Architecture
Tags
Nagara
Pagoda
Buddhist architecture
Shikhara
tiered
Style ID
INHF-STY-0001197461-06:58:16:15:10:23:NIPAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/nagara-influenced-pagoda-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/nagara-influenced-pagoda-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

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Regions

Regions
North India
China

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Buddhist temples
Associated Deities
Buddha

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Brick
Stone
Wood
Architectural Features
Shikhara-inspired elements
tiered structures
Aedicules

Keywords

Keywords
Nagara
Pagoda
Buddhist architecture
Shikhara
tiered

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees Guangzhou China
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Brick
Stone
Wood

Related Features

Shikhara-inspired elements
tiered structures
Aedicules

Example Sites

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees Guangzhou China
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How to Identify Nagara-Influenced Pagoda architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Shikhara-inspired elements, tiered structures, Aedicules.
  2. Verify geographic location: Nagara-Influenced Pagoda architecture style architecture is typically found in North India and China.
  3. Examine construction materials: Nagara-Influenced Pagoda architecture style typically uses Brick and Stone.
  4. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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