Which architectural feature distinguishes Nagara style temples from Dravida style temples?
- Curvilinear shikhara vs pyramidical vimana
- Use of marble vs sandstone
- Presence of gopuram vs absence of gopuram
- Circular vs square sanctum
Answer: Curvilinear shikhara vs pyramidical vimana
Nagara style (North India) features curvilinear beehive-shaped shikhara over sanctum, while Dravida style (South India) has pyramidical vimana with horizontal tiers. Gopurams are characteristic of Dravida temples, not Nagara.