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Aakriti SinglaAIR 122· 2025

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Temple of the standing nature started emerging during Gupta period which gave regulated specifications in the form of Nagara, Dravida & Vesara.

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Temple of the standing nature started emerging during Gupta period which gave regulated specifications in the form of Nagara, Dravida & Vesara.

NAGARA

34 found in Northern Region
Developed Regionally - Solnaki (West), Odisha (East), Chandela (Central)
Curvilinear: Shikara is parent over Garbhagriha

DRAVIDA

Southern part of India
Developed Systematically - Pallava, Lichola, Chola, Vijayanagara
Pyramidal - Vimana over main sanctum

VESARA

Deccan Region
Shires of different drafters
May a may not be there
Maj a may not be there
Hybrid form, hob regular, or dynastic
Pyramidal but smaller height (with Hinar vimana)

These three types of temple architecture depict the regional diversity & evolution of different regions

NAGARA

Gopurams are absent
Multiple shikhars are three
Temple tanks not present (generally River on near)
Compound walls are absent

DRAVIDA

Gopurams (Gateway) are present
Multiple shrines or subsidiary shrines are there
Temple Tank is there
Compound walls present

VESARA

Gopurams may or may not be there
Shrines of different darters
Maj a may not be there
May a may not be there

These three types of temple architecture depict the regional diversity & evolution of the different regions

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Map of India showing the distribution of three temple architecture types: Nagara in Northern India, Dravida in Southern India, and Vesara in the Deccan region

  • Clear geographical distribution of architectural styles
  • Organized comparison table format
  • Specific regional examples provided
  • Structural elements clearly identified (Shikara, Vimana, Sanctum)
  • Good use of visual aids (map)
  • Comparative analysis of three architectural traditions
  • Clear tabular presentation of distinguishing features
  • Focus on functional and structural differences
  • Logical organization of architectural elements

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Aakriti Singla

AIR 1222025

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GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dynastic Art

Gupta Period Temple Architecture - Nagara, Dravida, Vesara Orders

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211

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Structured and comparative

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