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The Nagara style is a distinctive architectural style of Hindu temples in northern India, characterized by its beehive-shaped towers called "shikhara".

The Nagara style is a form of Hindu temple architecture predominantly observed in northern India. This style is distinguished by its pyramidal or conical towers called "shikhara," which surmount the main sanctuary, or garbhagriha. The shikharas of the Nagara style are typically curvilinear and adorned with intricate decorative motifs, often depicting mythological scenes and floral patterns. This architectural style also features a quadrangular base, mandapas (pillared halls), and often richly detailed sculptures and friezes. The Nagara style symbolizes spiritual ascent, the axis of the world, and the connection between the earth and the divine.