Which of the following styles of temple architecture was developed between Himalaya to Vindhya?
Nagara
Explanation:
The Nagara or North Indian temple architecture style developed in the region between the Himalayas and the Vindhya ranges.
- In North India, it is common for the entire temple to be built on a raised stone platform, often accessed by steps.
- These temples generally do not have large boundary walls or elaborate gateways.
- Early temples had a single shikhara (tower), while later temples developed multiple shikharas.
- The garbhagriha (sanctum) is always located directly beneath the tallest shikhara.
- Based on the shape of the shikhara, Nagara style has several sub-types.
🏛️ Main Sub-types of Nagara Style:
- Latina style: Characterized by a tall and curvilinear tower.
- Phamsana style: Broader and shorter structure with a roof made of stacked slabs rising gradually.
- Valabhi style: Rectangular buildings with barrel-vaulted roofs.
Additional Information:
🏛️ Dravida (South Indian) Temple Style:
- Unlike Nagara temples, Dravida temples are surrounded by a compound wall.
- The main entrance is through a large gateway tower called a Gopuram.
- The main temple tower, known as the Vimana, resembles a stepped pyramid rather than a curving shikhara.
- It is common to have a temple tank (water reservoir) within the complex.
- Famous temple cities include Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, and Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.
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