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GK QUESTION#2257

In Dravida-style South Indian temples, what is the name of the main tower above the sanctum?

  1. AVimānaCorrect answer
  2. BChaitya
  3. CGopuram
  4. DShikhara
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A. Vimāna

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Vimana denotes the main sanctum tower in Dravida temples; gopuram denotes an entrance gateway tower.

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