HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Sikhara
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Garbha Griba
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Gopura
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Pradakshina
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gopuram is not a feature of north Indian temple architecture. In the north, the Shikhara remains the most prominent element of the temple and the gateway is usually modest.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike, the South Indian temples the North Indian temples do not have boundary walls. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sanctum (garbhagriha literally ‘womb-house’) It was a small cubicle with a single entrance which grew into a larger chamber in time. Entrance to the temple. Freestanding temples tend to have a mountain-like spire. The vahan. 22-Jul-2019
Detailed explanation-4: -The basic elements that comprise a Hindu Temple are given below: Garbhagriha: Literally means womb-house. Mandapa: The entrance to the temple. Shikhara/Vimana: Noticed from the 5th century CE. Amalaka: Stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple. More items