In the Kandariya Mahadeva temple was the traditional place of worship where only the king his retinu...........

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In the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, ______ was the traditional place of worship, where only the king, his retinue and the priests

gathered.

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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 3

Garbhagriha

Mahamandapa

Antarala

Amalaka

- Garbhagriha:

- This is the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost chamber of a Hindu temple.

- It is the most sacred space where the main deity's idol is placed.

- Traditionally accessible only to priests and select individuals like the king and his retinue.

- Correct Answer

- Mahamandapa:

- This is a large hall in the temple where people gather for prayers and other activities.

- Used for rituals, but open to a larger congregation than the garbhagriha.

- Antarala:

- It is a small vestibule or antechamber space.

- Connects the garbhagriha to the mahamandapa, serving as an intermediary space.

- Amalaka:

- This is a stone disc on the top of a temple's main tower (shikhara).

- Symbolizes a lotus and is not an interior worship space.

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