Consider the following regarding Nagara style of temple architecture 1 Antarala pillared hall which ...........

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Consider the following regarding Nagara style of temple architecture.

1. Antarala : pillared hall which lies in front of Garbhagriha

2) Mandapa : joins Garbhagriha and Antarala.

3) Pradakshinapatha: it is a gallery which surrounds Garbhagriha meant for Parikrama.

4) Ardhmandapa: lies next to mandapa.

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1,2 and 3

3 and 4 only

2,3 and 4 only

d) 1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

Explanation: Shikhara is a vital element of Hindu temples in both north and south India.
They are miniature temple towers placed one on top of the other.
Major elements of Hindu temple architecture are:
a) Grabhagriha : where the idol is placed
b) Mandapa: pillared hall which lies in front of Garbhagriha
c) Ardhmandapa: lies next to mandapa d) Antarala: joins Garbhagriha and Mandapa
e) Pradakshinapatha: it is a gallery which surrounds Garbhagriha meant for Parikrama.

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