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Among the following, which are the prominent features of the Vishnu temple at Deogarh?
Among the following, which are the prominent features of the Vishnu temple at Deogarh?
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A Pyramidal tower
B Ornamented doorways
The Vishnu temple at Deogarh is an example of Gupta style architecture. This temple is located in the Lalitpur district around 112 km from present day Jhansi in UP. It is also known as the Dashavatara temple, after the 10 incarnations of Vishnu.
The temple has a pyramidal tower and ornamented doorways and walls. The doorway is decorated with the statues of Goddesses of Ganga and Yamuna. The temple is enclosed with outer walls along with gates. The gates are decorated with lotus. The temple has a Shikhara and the roof is supported by pillars. The temple also has four porticos.
A Pyramidal tower
B Ornamented doorways
The Vishnu temple at Deogarh is an example of Gupta style architecture. This temple is located in the Lalitpur district around 112 km from present day Jhansi in UP. It is also known as the Dashavatara temple, after the 10 incarnations of Vishnu.
The temple has a pyramidal tower and ornamented doorways and walls. The doorway is decorated with the statues of Goddesses of Ganga and Yamuna. The temple is enclosed with outer walls along with gates. The gates are decorated with lotus. The temple has a Shikhara and the roof is supported by pillars. The temple also has four porticos.
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