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The three canonical styles — full feature taxonomy

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Exam Strategy

UPSC Prelims consistently tests identification of Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara architectural styles through temple examples and feature matching. Examiners focus on distinguishing shikhara shapes, garbhagriha placement, and regional distribution. Common mistake: confusing Nagara vimana with Dravida gopuram or misplacing temples by style.

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Nagara: curvilinear shikhara, North India, Khajuraho

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Dravida: stepped pyramid vimana, South India, Chola temples

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Vesara: hybrid style, Deccan, Karnataka blend of both

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Garbhagriha always sanctum, varies by style orientation

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Amalaka finial marks Nagara summit distinctly

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