Question

Difference between nagara and dravidian style of architecture

Answer 1

India's temple architecture is dominated broadly by two architectural styles:-

1. The Nagara style

2. The Dravidian style

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The Nagara style of temple architecture was dominant in north India. This style is marked by a curvilinear temple tower which ends up almost in a point.

Some Examples are:- the Jagannatha Temple at Puri, the Sun temple at Konark and the Kandariya Mahadev Temple at Khajuraho.

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The Dravidian style of temple architecture was dominant in South India. This style is marked by a pyramidal temple tower.

Some Examples are:- the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, the Kailasanath Temple at Kanchi and Brihadesvara Temple at Thanjavur.

Answer 2

Answer:

India's temple architecture is dominated broadly by two architectural styles:-

1. The Nagara style

2. The Dravidian style