Question

In Ancient India, Altars with combination of shapes like rectangles, triangles and trapeziums were used for

• A. public worship
• B. household rituals
• C. both A and B
• D. none of A, B, C

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both A and B

The geometry of the Vedic period originated with the construction of altars (or vedis) and fireplaces for performing Vedic rites. Square and circular altars were used for household rituals, while altars, whose shapes were combinations of rectangles, triangles and trapeziums, were required for public worship.