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Differentiate between the Nagara and Dravida styles of temple architecture. Explain how the Vesara architectural style creatively amalgamated architectural elements of both, while introducing innovative elements of its own.
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Syllabus: Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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