UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

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:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 3 only
  4. 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 3

Explanation

The Huchimalligudi Temple at Aihole and the Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh display Nagara-style shikharas. The Malegitti Shivalaya at Badami and the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal are primarily associated with the Dravida tradition. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Topics: art and culture, chalukyan architecture, nagara architecture, temple architecture