Question

Ramesh and Suresh visited a temple in Tamil Nadu. They got separated in the crowd of people and contacted each other on the phone.

Ramesh said, "I am at the porch-like structure or hall of the temple that leads to the temple. It is a pillared hall meant for public gatherings".

Suresh said, "I am at the main entrance of the temple and there is a huge tower over here that serves as a gateway to the temple".

Based on the conversation choose the option that depicts where these two might be.

• A. Ramesh could be standing near the Gopuram of the temple.
• B. Suresh could be standing near the Gopuram of the temple.
• C. Ramesh could be standing in the mandapa of the temple
• D. Suresh could be inside the innermost sanctum of the temple.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Ramesh could be standing in the mandapa of the temple

Gopuram is a huge architectural tower that acts as a gateway to the temple and is the temple's main entrance. Gopurams are an important part of the Dravidian temple architecture and are decorated with sculptures.
Mandapa is a pillared porch-like structure or hall that leads to the temple. These are meant for public gatherings, especially during festivals or celebrations. So, as per the conversation between the two, Suresh was at the entrance of Gopuram, and Ramesh was in the Mandapa of the temple.