Question
General Knowledge Question on Architectural Knowledge
The following sketch is the plan of the Minakshi temple in Madurai which has temples within the temple complex each with its own set of enclosures and built forms defining them.
From the given plan form identify three most important built elements that define these enclosures
A
Gopurams
B
Vimanas
C
Mandapas
D
Stambha
E
Tanks
F
Prakarams
G
Bazaar
H
Kalasas
Answer
Gopurams
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Gopurams, (C) :Mandapas, (F) :Prakarams.