Explain region wise Indian temple forms and styles.

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19 Apr 2025

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The Indian subcontinent has a rich and diverse tradition of temple architecture, with distinct regional styles that evolved over centuries, influenced by geography, patronage, materials, and cultural practices.

In North India, the Nagara style of temple architecture dominates. It is characterized by a curvilinear shikhara (tower) that rises vertically above the garbhagriha (sanctum). Temples are often built on a high plinth and lack elaborate boundary walls. The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh __________ _________ ______ ___ ______.
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