Which of the following heritage sites shows the Dravidian style of architecture?

The correct answer is Hampi. Hampi also referred to as the Group of Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka.

Which temple is the symbol of Dravidian architecture?

It is said that they altogether constructed 34 rock-cut shrines, but most extensive and sumptuous of them all is the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora. The temple is a splendid achievement of Dravidian art.

Which of the following Temple is the example of Dravidian style of architecture?

Brihadishvara Temple
Which of the following temple is the example of Dravida style of architecture? Explanation: Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu,.

Who introduced Dravidian style of architecture?

Mahendravarman I
Dravidian style of architecture is a south Indian style of temple architecture. The Pallavas started their rule in the 4th century A.D. Mahendravarman I (AD 571-630) was the first king of the Pallavas. The Pallavas laid the foundation of Dravidian architecture.

Which Heritage Site is famous for its Chalukya style of architecture?

Pattadakal
Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka that is famous for its Chalukya style of architecture. Kings of the Chalukya dynasty were traditionally coronated at Pattadakal, and it was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty between the 6th and 8th century AD.

What was the main feature of Dravidian style of temple architecture?

The main features of this style of temple architecture are: The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a Gopuram. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of North India.

What is the main feature of Dravidian temple style?

Which is the shrine of Badami Chalukya art?

Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in Karnataka on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was created by the Chalukyas of Badami initially in 8th century. The temple was improvised in Vijaynagar Empire.

Which are the famous Centres of Chalukya architecture?

Important Badami Chalukya temples

• Virupaksha Temple.
• Sangameswarar Temple.
• Kashivisvanatha Temple (Rashtrakuta)
• Mallikarjuna Temple.
• Galganatha Temple.
• Kadasiddeshvara Temple.
• Jambulinga Temple.
• Jain Narayana Temple (Rashtrakuta)

Which of these is a feature of Dravidian style of temple?

Dravidian architecture style emerged from South India. It consists primarily of Hindu temples where the dominating feature is the high gopura or gatehouse.

What do you mean by Dravidian architecture?

Dravidian architecture or the South Indian temple style is an architectural idiom in Hindu temple architecture that emerged in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent or South India and in Sri Lanka, reaching its final form by the sixteenth century.