Question

Differentiate between Nagara and Dravida style of temple​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hindu temple architecture is the main form of Hindu architecture, and has many varieties of styles, though the basic nature of Hindu temple remains the same. Hindu temple architecture reflects a synthesis of art and the idea of beliefs and values.

Of the different temple architecture styles in India, the Nagara architecture of northern India and Dravidian architecture of Southern India is most common.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The major differences between Nagara vs Dravidian Style Temple Architecture are:

Nagara Style of Temple ArchitectureDravidian Style of Temple ArchitectureTemples located in Northern India are classified as Nagara Style.Temples located in Southern India are classified as Dravidian Style Nagara Style has multiple ShikharasThe Dravidian style has 1 single Shikhara.In Nagara Style, there are multiple towersIn Dravidian Style, it is always a single tower.In Nagara Style, Central Tower is Curvilinear in shapeIn Dravidian Style, Central Tower is shaped like a PyramidIn Nagara style, the most prominent element is the ShikharaIn Dravidian Style, the most prominent element is the Gopuram.In Nagara Style, at the entrance of Sanctum Sanctorum; Ganga and Yamuna rivers are depicted in personified formIn Dravidian Style, the entrance has Dwarapalas.In Nagara style, there is not much importance given to the temple boundariesIn this style, temple boundaries are given high importanceIn Nagara style, pedestals are higher than the ground.Pedestals are at ground level in the Dravidian Style.In Nagara Style, deities are insideIn Dravidian Style, deities are outside.