The deul of Jagannath Temple at Puri is associated with which regional temple style?

Correct answer: Kalinga style

The direct answer is D: Kalinga style. The Jagannath Temple at Puri is a major temple of Odisha and is associated with the regional Kalinga, also called Odisha, style. Its deul is the main shrine tower, and identifying the regional style means identifying the architectural tradition of the temple. Option D is correct because Puri lies in Odisha and the temple belongs to Odisha’s Kalinga tradition. Option A, Gandhara style, is associated mainly with the north-western region and a different historical art tradition. Option B, Mughal style, refers to an Islamic imperial architectural tradition, not the traditional temple style of Jagannath Temple. Option C, European Gothic, is a European Christian architectural style with features such as pointed arches and is not the relevant Indian regional style here. The question asks about style, not the festival or location alone. Memory cue: Odisha temples—Kalinga style; Puri—Jagannath.