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Which north Indian temple has a Dravidian type of Shikhara?

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Lingaraja temple

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Teli ka Mandir

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Laksmana temple, Sirpur

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Vishnu temple, Deogarh

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The correct option is B Teli ka Mandir
Teli ka mandir situated in Madhya Pradesh is made in Dravidian style with a Dravidian shikhara. The 'shikhar' of the temple is Dravidian in its style, whereas the ornamentation is done in the Nagara style. It is a masterpiece of late Gupta era Indian art. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of his mount, Garuda.

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