Question:

Given below is the famous temple in India. Identify the style of temple architecture adopted in the temple.

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The figure shows a tall, pyramidal gateway tower (gopuram) densely covered with sculptures, typical of South India.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Nagara
  • Dravidian
  • Vesara
  • Orissan
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The picture shows a tall tapering gateway tower (gopuram) built in many storeys and covered with colourful sculpted figures. This is the Meenakshi Temple, Madurai.
Tall pyramidal gopurams and vimana towers are the hallmark of the Dravidian style of South India.
Nagara has curvilinear shikhara towers (North India), Vesara is a hybrid of Nagara and Dravidian (Deccan), and Orissan is a sub-style of Nagara with a curved rekha deul.
Answer: (2) Dravidian
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