Temples Constructed
Temples defined and named for their prominent Shikhara tower — the curvilinear superstructure rising directly above the Garbhagriha, the single most recognisable element of North Indian temple architecture.
While 'Shikhara' technically refers to the tower itself rather than a complete style, many clients use the term to describe the broader family of temples where the tower dominates the architectural composition — typically Nagara-derived structures with a strong vertical emphasis and minimal lower-level ornamentation by comparison to the tower.
We approach Shikhara-led temple design by getting the tower's proportions and curve right first using Talamana calculations, then designing the Garbhagriha, Mandapa and entrance to complement rather than compete with that vertical emphasis.
Key structural and ornamental characteristics of Shikhara architecture.
The defining silhouette of Shikhara temples, engineered correctly for load distribution and carved with traditional ornamentation.
Material selection follows the original regional tradition where possible, balanced against availability and budget in Madhya Pradesh.
We can execute the major variants within this tradition: Latina (single curve), Shekhari (clustered), Bhumija (lattice tiers), Valabhi (barrel-vaulted), matched to your community's specific reference temple.
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Nagara Style Temple Construction by specialist shilpakars, fully Vastu and Agama Shastra compliant.
Specialised Shikhara and Vimana construction in Latina, Shekhari and Vesara styles by trained shilpakars.
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Common questions about shikhara Temple Construction.
Temples defined and named for their prominent Shikhara tower — the curvilinear superstructure rising directly above the Garbhagriha, the single most recognisable element of North Indian temple architecture.
Yes. While Shikhara style originated in North India, the structural and Vastu principles travel — we adapt material sourcing and craftsmanship to build authentic Shikhara temples anywhere in Madhya Pradesh.
They overlap significantly — Shikhara is the defining tower element of Nagara architecture. We use 'Shikhara style' to describe projects where the client wants the tower to be the clear visual focus of the temple.
We base the recommendation on your community's tradition, the deity being installed, site dimensions and budget, discussed in detail during the initial Vastu consultation.