Nagara

North Indian architecture with curvilinear spires.

Overview

Nagara architecture, using stone, features curvilinear shikhara towers, prominent in 6th-13th century North India.

Core Characteristics

• Curvilinear shikhara spires.
• Ornate carvings, symmetry.
• Hindu prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Kandariya Mahadeva Temple (India, 1030, Nagara).
• Sun Temple, Modhera (India, 11th century, Nagara).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval Indian: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Indian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Nagara craftsmen, it shapes North Indian temple design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Iconography (theory), Shikhara (element), Hindu Architecture (movement)