In a freestanding temple, the mountain-like spire, which can take the shape of a pyramidal tower is called _________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answear is option A i.e vimana
Shikhara or Vimana:
They are mountain like the spire of a free-standing temple. Shikhara is found in North Indian temples and Vimana is found in South Indian temples. Shikhara has a curving shape while vimana has a pyramidal-like structure.
Vimana is the structure over the garbhagriha or inner sanctum in the Hindu temples of South India and Odisha in East India.
| Garbhagriha | Innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple where resides the murti (idol or icon) of the primary deity of the temple. |
| Mandapa |
It was the main hall in the temple where dances were performed
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| Vahan | Vahana denotes the being, typically an animal or mythical, a particular Hindu God is said to use as a vehicle. |