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Q: Which element in North Indian temple architecture represents the superstructure or tower over the sanctum sanctorum and pillared mandapas?
  • A. Shikhara
  • B. Kalash
  • C. Amlaka
  • D. Antaral
Correct Answer: Option A - In North Indian temple architecture, Shikhara refers to the superstructure or tower over the sanctum sanctorum and pillared mandapas. A simple spire whose base is square and the walls turn inward and meet at a point at the top is usually called ‘Rekha-Prasad’.
A. In North Indian temple architecture, Shikhara refers to the superstructure or tower over the sanctum sanctorum and pillared mandapas. A simple spire whose base is square and the walls turn inward and meet at a point at the top is usually called ‘Rekha-Prasad’.

Explanations:

In North Indian temple architecture, Shikhara refers to the superstructure or tower over the sanctum sanctorum and pillared mandapas. A simple spire whose base is square and the walls turn inward and meet at a point at the top is usually called ‘Rekha-Prasad’.