Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
Correct answer
C
3 only
D
3 and 4
Explanation
The Huchimalligudi temple at Aihole has a curvilinear northern (rekhanagara) shikhara, and the Gupta-period Dashavatara temple at Deogarh is one of the earliest temples with a Nagara-style shikhara. The Malegitti Shivalaya at Badami and the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal are built in the southern Dravida style, with stepped, pyramidal vimanas. So only 2 and 3 have Nagara shikharas.
Art & CultureTemple architecture: Nagara and Dravida stylesNagara shikharaHuchimalligudiDashavatara Temple DeogarhMalegitti ShivalayaVirupaksha Pattadakal