Question

Mention and compare two points of difference in the architecture of the temple and northern and southern india

Answer 1

Answer:

There are many architectural differences between the North and South Indian temples. The North and Central Indian temples follow Nagara style of architecture, whereas South Indian temples follow Vesara and Dravidian style of architecture. The Main Building is higher than Mandapa.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Northern Temple are built in Nagara Style and temples in the South are built in Dravidian Style

Explanation:

Nagara Style:

1. Sikhara above sanctum
2. Features: Sacred pools, fewer pillared mandapas in temple grounds (separate dharmashala), prakara walls rare (e.g. Odisha after 14th century), single or multiple entrances into temple
3. Sanctum: Is single or multi-storeyed

Dravidian Style:

1. Vimana that may be multistorey (talas), the top of which is called the 'Sikhara'
2. Features: Sacred pools, many pillared mandapas in temple grounds (used for rites of passage ceremonies, choultry, temple rituals), prakara walls became common after 14th century, single or multiple entrances into temple
3. Sanctum: Single or multi-storey Typically single (Vimana may be multi-storey)