What is are the notable distinctions between Nagara style and Dravida style temples in India 1 Nagar...........

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What is/are the notable distinctions between Nagara style and Dravida style temples in India?

1. Nagara style temples do not have elaborate boundary walls, as found in Dravida style temples.

2. Nagara style temples do not have a garbhagriha and shikhara that are usually found in Dravida style temples.

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Explanation:

The style of temple architecture that became popular in northern India is known as nagara.In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.