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Which of these is a famous South Indian temple architecture style characterized by its towering gopurams (gateways)?
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Nagara style
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- Nagara style
- Dravidian style
- Vesara style
- Kalinga style
Explanation & Context
The Dravidian architectural style, prevalent in South India, is distinguished by its pyramidal towers or 'shikharas' and elaborately carved gateway towers known as 'gopurams'.
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