Question

Consider the major features of Nagara style
1. Shikaras represent the mountain meru
2. Built on high rise platform
3. The temple complexes are covered by compounds with elaborately decorated gateways
4. Panchayatan style is an important feature
Which of the following statements are incorrect?

• A. 3 only
• B. 1 and 4
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1,2 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 4

"In the Nagara style, the curvilinear shikhars is said to represent Mount Meru (an abode of Lord Shiva). The temples were generally built on upraised platform. The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.
The elaborately decorated gateways is a feature of the Dravidian style"