Multiple choice

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

  1. Sikhara

  2. Gopuram

  3. Vimana

  4. Mandapa
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Explanation

South Indian temple architecture, particularly in Dravidian style, is characterized by the Gopuram - the elaborate gateway tower that dominates the temple entrance. Unlike North Indian temples where the shikhara (main spire) is prominent, South Indian temples feature massive gopurams that often surpass the main shrine in height and ornamentation. The vimana is the tower over the sanctum, but gopuram is the most distinctive external feature.

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