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Which among the following are the features of Vesara style of temple architecture? 1. It is a hybridized style of Nagara and Dravida style of temple architecture. 2. The plan of these temples looks like a star and is thus known as a stellate plan. 3. Compound walls are not present in this style of temple architecture.

Which among the following are the features of Vesara style of temple architecture? 1. It is a hybridized style of Nagara and Dravida style of temple architecture. 2. The plan of these temples looks like a star and is thus known as a stellate plan. 3. Compound walls are not present in this style of temple architecture. Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The Correct Answer is 1 and 2 only.

Vesara Style of Architecture:

  • It is a hybridized style of Nagara and Dravida style of temple architecture.
  • It became popular after the mid-seventh century in the region of Karnataka, under the patronage of Chalukyas rulers.
  • Features of Vesara style:
    • Compound walls may or may not be present.
    • Gopurams may or may not be present.
    • The plan of these temples looks like a star and is thus known as a stellate plan.
    • Examples: Durga Temple (Aihole), Virupaksh Temple (Pattadkal), Keshava Temple (Somnathpur).

​Additional Information

  • The temple architecture in India is not the same everywhere.
  • Basically there are three styles of temple architecture in India:
  1. Nagara Style (North India)
  2. Dravida Style (South India)
  3. Vasara style (Mix of Nagara and Dravida style)
  • Nagara Style:
  1. Built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
  2. Have a tower or Shikhara.
  3. Have Grabhagriha ( A place for the idols of god and goddess).
  4. Examples: Kandariya Mahadeo temple at Khajuraho, Lakshamana temple
  • Dravida Style:
  1. Generally enclosed within a compounded wall.
  2. The entrance gateway is known as Gopuram.
  3. The shape of Temple tower known as Vimana (similar to Shikhara in Nagara style).
  4. Large water tanks are common in the temple complex.
  5. Examples: Brahadeeshwara temple, Rajarajeswara temple.
  • Vasara style:
  1. This style of temple architecture is a mix of Nagara and Dravid style.
  2. Examples: Dodda Basappa Temple, Hoysala Temple

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