- The temples of Nagara style were built on rectangular based platform.
- The main structure which housed the chief god and chief goddess was known as Garbagriha.
- The inner walls of garbagriha were plain without any carvings
- The image of the deities were placed on peetha.
- Outer walls were decorated by carving different designs and images.
- The upper portion of the walls of garbagriha carved gently inwards. This is known as shikhar.
- The round design was made on the rood. It is known as amalak. It signifies the Sudarshan chakra of Vishnu.
- Kalash is also integral part. Kalash was supposed to collect nectar and cosmic energy.
- Flag symbolised the sovereignity of temple identity.
- Images of door keepers were placed near the gate of Garbagriha.
- A pillared verandah known as andrala was build in front of Garbagriha. It connected garbagriha with another structure known as Mandapa. Mandapa was used for gathering of devotees
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