GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Which of the Pallava rathas has a hut like roof?
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Arjuna
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Bhima
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Dharmaraja
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Draupadi
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Draupadi is the smallest of the five rathas at the site and is carved out of single long stone of granite. It is built in the form of simple hut, sharing an upapitha (secondary platform) with Arjuna Ratha.
Detailed explanation-2: -The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture. The mandapas contain beautiful sculptures on its walls. The most popular of these mandapas are Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa, Tirumurthi Mandapam and Varaha Madapam.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fifth Nakula-Sahadeva ratha, faces the south, and stands apart with its side facing the other four rathas.
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