The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the [UPSC CSE 2012]
(a) Three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
(b) Three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified
(c) Three main styles of Indian temple architecture
(d) Three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
The three main styles of Indian temple architecture are Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.
- Nagara style temples are found in Northern India and are characterized by their tall, tapering spires called shikharas.
- Dravida style temples are found in Southern India and are characterized by their pyramidal towers called gopurams.
- Vesara style temples are found in Central India and are a blend of Nagara and Dravida styles.