Question

There are distinct technical terms for some of the features of temples.

  1. Vimana refers to the sanctuary, the main part
  2. Garbhagriha, to the inner sanctum containing the main presiding deity
  3. Mandapa, to the pavilion for the assembly of devotees
  4. Shikhara, to the part surmounting the vimana

Choose the code for correct statements:

A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 2 and 3 only
C 3 and 4 only
D 1 and 4 only

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]