art_culture medium MCQ

Which temple architecture style features a curvilinear tower called 'Shikhara'?

  1. Nagara
  2. Dravida
  3. Vesara
  4. Kalinga

Answer: Nagara

Nagara style (North India) is characterized by a beehive-shaped curvilinear shikhara over the sanctum. Contrasts with Dravida style's pyramidical vimana and Vesara's hybrid form.

Topic Architecture - Temple Architecture
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC