Question

An example of the Nagara style of architecture is provided by the

A Temple of Vishva Brahma, Alampur
B Brihidisvara temple, Thanjavur
C Lingaraj temple, Bhubaneswar
D Kailashnath temple, Kanchipuram.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [C]

The correct answer is Lingaraj temple, Bhubaneswar. The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft (55 m) tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar.