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Q49 (IAS/2012) History & Culture › Art & Architecture › Temple architecture styles Answer Verified

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

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The Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara represent the three primary styles of Indian temple architecture as classified in ancient architectural texts known as the Shastras. The Nagara style, or the Northern style, is typically associated with the region between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas and is characterized by a shikhara that caps the sanctum sanctorum [1]. The Dravida style, or the Southern style, is prominent in South India and features pyramid-shaped towers (vimanas) and large gateways called gopurams. The Vesara style is a hybrid or mixed style that emerged in the Deccan region, blending elements of both the Nagara and Dravida traditions. These classifications are based on regional influences, structural designs, and decorative elements that evolved from early rock-cut structures to elaborate structural temples.

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 7: The Guptas > Rock-cut and Structural Temples > p. 98
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