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Which of the following part of a temple refers to the structure over the garbhagriha?

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Sanctum

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Shikhara

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Mandapa

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Vimana

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The correct option is D Vimana
Temples have Garbhagriha made to house the main deity. Vimana of a temple refers to the structure over the garbhagriha.

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