The earliest Gupta temples, such as the Buddhist temples at Sanchi, have flat roofs; however, the sikhara (spire), typical of the north Indian temple, was developed in this period and with time steadily was made taller.

• 最早期的笈多时期建筑，例如在桑吉的佛教建筑，拥有屋顶平台；然而，席哈拉（尖顶），典型的北印度庙宇，在这个时期发展起来，随着时期的流逝而有规则地加高。