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Different Indian Architecture Styles and Examples India is a country of rich history and culture and this reflects more in different forms of artistic building structures. But urbanization is somehow stealing the real essence of Indian architecture. We cannot deny the fact that our country is transforming rapidly, and during this process, our cities are totally losing the very essence that once made them unique. Lets see the different architecture styles of India. 1. Temple Architecture Temple architecture has deep roots in India. It has developed in almost all the regions in the country. i) Nagara or the northern style ii) Vesara or mixed style iii)Dravida architecture 2. Mughal architecture The Mughal architectural style has emerged out of a unique blend of Islamic, Persian and Indian architectural styles.
3. Indo-Saracenic Revival Architecture Indo Saracenic Revival architectural style is a beautiful fusion of Indian architecture and Indo- Islamic architect.
4. Dravidian Architecture The Dravidian architectural style emerged in the southern region of the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. The structures built by the native Dravidian people, which were primarily called as Kovils are epic instances of Dravidian architecture. 5. Kalinga The Kalinga architecture flourished in the ancient region of Kalinga. This architectural style can still be seen in the eastern Indian state of Odisha and the northern parts of Andhra Pradesh. 6. Sikh architecture
Sikh architecture has gained immense popularity across the globe. Sikh architecture is identified with brilliant intricacy, progressiveness, incredible beauty, and amazing flowing lines. 7. Vesara Architecture This style is a combination of both Dravida and the Nagara architectural styles. 8. Cave architecture The cave architecture in India began in the third century BC. The Jain monks and the Buddhist used these structures as their homes and places to worship.
9. Rock Cut The Rock-cut architecture is an art of creating a structure through carving it out of one single, solid and natural rock. 10. Indian Vernacular Architecture The vernacular style of architecture refers to the informal building of structures done by local builders using traditional building methods.
