​Distinct Features of 'Northern Style' Temples: ​ • Superstructure: Distinguished by the beehive-shaped tower known as the sikhara. ​ • Gateways: Plain, simple, and small, located in the north of the temple. ​ • Plans: Typically square, but walls may be broken, giving the impression of a circular plan. ​ • Visual Effect: Tower made up of miniature sikhara, creating a mountain-like appearance. Distinct Features of 'Southern Style' Temples: ​ • Superstructure: Vimana, a tall pyramidal tower with several progressively smaller storeys, culminating in the peak called sikhara. ​ • Base: Vimana stands on a square base. ​ • Temple Complex: Main shrine and smaller shrines enclosed by the outer wall called prakara. ​ • Marvelous Gateways: Outer walls adorned with intricate and tall gateways called gopurams. ​ • Dominating Presence: Gopurams became taller, overpowering the main shrine's superstructure, and dominating the entire temple complex.