Question

differentiate between shikhar style and pagoda style

Answer 1

Pagoda style and Shikhara style are the names of two different types of architecture in Nepal.

*Pagoda* *style*

Pagoda style architecture involves multi-roofed structures.

It is characterised by wide eaves and the support of wooden struts.

The roofs are topped by spires in the shape of an triangle.

These spires look like an inverted bell made up of burnished gold.

Kashtamandap and Pashupatinath temples in Kathmandu are great examples of Pagoda style of architecture.


**Shikhara** **style**

Shikhara style is based on a tall pyramidal or a curvilinear structure.

The structure is divided into 5 to 9 sections.

The roofs are topped by bell shaped parts.

Krishna temple in Patan is an example of Shikhara style of architecture.

Answer 2

Pagoda style and Shikhara style are the names of two different types of architecture in Nepal.

*Pagoda (style)
*

Pagoda style architecture involves multi-roofed structures.

It is characterised by wide eaves and the support of wooden struts.

The roofs are topped by spires in the shape of an triangle.

These spires look like an inverted bell made up of burnished gold.

Kashtamandap and Pashupatinath temples in Kathmandu are great examples of Pagoda style of architecture.

**Shikhara style**

Shikhara style is based on a tall pyramidal or a curvilinear structure.

The structure is divided into 5 to 9 sections.

The roofs are topped by bell shaped parts.

Krishna temple in Patan is an example of Shikhara style of architecture.