Question

42) Match the following with respect to temple architecture

i) Mandapa

ii) Sanctum Sanctorum

iii) Shikhara

iv) Vahana

1)Garbhagriha

2) Entrance to the temple (may be portico or a hall)

3) Mount / Vehicle of the main diety

4) Mountain like spire

• A. a) I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3
• B. b) I-3, II-2, III-1, IV-4
• C. c) I-4, II-3, III-2, IV-1
• D. d) I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3

42 Ans A

Explanation:

● Grabhagriha is part of temple that houses main diety.

● Mandapa is entrance of temple that is designed to house a large number of worshipers.

● Vahana is the vehicle of diety.

● Shikhara is the mountain like spire.