Discussion
With reference to the temple architecture of Kerala, consider the following statements:
1. Pallava style of architecture influenced temple architecture in Kerala.
2. Koothambalam is an important feature of Kerala temple architecture.
3. Vimana is an important feature of Kerala temples.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
Answer: B
The statement treated as not correct is 3, so the answer is 3 only.
Kerala temples are marked by the circular or square srikovil covered by a sloping roof of tiles or copper sheets, enclosed by the nalambalam, with a koothambalam (theatre hall) for performances such as Koothu and Koodiyattam. The tall, storeyed vimana tower over the sanctum, typical of the Dravida temples of Tamil Nadu, is not a characteristic feature of the Kerala style, which is why statement 3 is the incorrect one.
Statement 1 is accepted because the early structural temples of Kerala show the influence of the Pallava (Dravida) style, and statement 2 is clearly correct, so options including them fail.
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