Which temples are well-known for their Nagara-style of architecture having erotic sculptures?
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Option 1 : Khajuraho
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Khajuraho.
- The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- These temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
- Hampi
- Referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka.
- Famous for its Dravidian Architectural style.
- Temple Type in India-
- According to the Shilpa Shastra, the temples of India can be classified into three types,
- Nagara Style (North Indian Style)
- Dravidian Style (South Indian Style)
- Vesara Style (a hybrid of Northern & southern Style)
- According to the Shilpa Shastra, the temples of India can be classified into three types,
- The basic element of Hindu temple -
- Garbhagriha
- Mandapa
- Shikhara or vimana
- Kalasha
| Temple | Architectural Style |
| Hampi (Karnataka) | Dravida style |
| Somnath (Gujarat) | Nagara style |
| Meenakshi Temple (Tamil Nadu) | Dravida style |
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- Eradication of poverty,
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