Multiple choice

Which one of the following has been the main feature of the south Indian temple architecture?

  1. Sikhara

  2. Gopuram

  3. Vimana

  4. Mandapa
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gopuram (elaborate gateway tower) is the most distinctive feature of South Indian (Dravidian) temple architecture, visible from great distances and serving as the main entrance. While Vimana (tower over sanctum), Mandapa (hall), and Sikhara (North Indian tower element) are all architectural components, the Gopuram is uniquely prominent and characteristic of temples in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.

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