Question

The main feature of Dravida style of architecture is:

A Sikhara
B Pidha
C Mandapa
D Vimana

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [D]

Vimana and Shikara are the man features of Dravida style of temple architecture. Unlike the nagara temple, the dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. The vimana is like a stepped pyramid that rise up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of north India.