Question

The mighty gateways found at the temples of South India are called

A shikhars
B gopurams
C devalya
D none of the above.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The correct answer is gopurams. Gate-pyramids or Gopurams, which are the principal features in the quadrangular enclosures that surround the more notable temples. Pillared halls or Chaultris–properly Chawadis–used for various purposes, and which are the invariable accompaniments of these temples.