Question

Which of the following is/are incorrectly matched with reference to Nagara Style of Temple Architecture?

1. Garbhagriha: the small room where the principal deity/deities of the temple reside

2. Mandap: the portico or hall at the entrance of the temple generally designed to house a large number of people

3. Shikhar: the mountain like spire which can have different shapes from pyramidal to curvilinear

4. Vahan: the mount or vehicle of the main deity placed generally in line of sight from Garbhagriha

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : None of the above

The correct answer is None of the above.

• The Nagara style of temple architecture is found in northern India.
• The temple is generally constructed on an upraised platform called jagati.
• Mandapas are present in front of the Garbhagriha.
• These are adorned with the Shikhara.
• Nagara style doesn’t usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. (present in Dravidian style) 
• Generally, there is no water tank in the temple premises (present in Dravidian style) and the pradakshina path is covered.
• Elements of Nagara Style:
  • Garbhagriha: the small room where the principal deity/deities of the temple reside.
  • Mandapa: the portico or hall at the entrance of the temple generally designed to house a large number of people.
  • Shikhara: the mountain spire which can have different shapes from pyramidal to curvilinear.
  • Vahana: the mount or vehicle of the main deity placed generally in line of sight from Garbhagriha.
  • Hence all the statements are correct.