(c) What were the following features of temples known
as?
(1) Gateway
(ii) Shrine (iii) Audience Hall
(iv) Towers
Answers
Answer:
(i) The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of ... Access to the gateway was restricted after people congregated at its premises following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, in which the Taj Hotel ... The monument features intricate stone latticework (also known as the jali work).
(ii) A shrine may include within its grounds several structures, each destined to a different purpose. Among them are the honden or sanctuary, where the kami are enshrined, the heiden, or hall of offerings, where offers and prayers are presented, and the haiden or hall of worship, where there may be seats for worshipers.
(iii) The Diwan-i-Am or Public Audience Hall, built between 1631-40 in the period of Emperor Shah Jahan is placed away from the river front and on a lower level. It is open on three sides and overlooks a large courtyard. The interior is formed of three aisles of cusped arches, giving an elegant and harmonious appearance
(iv) Temple Towers is a newly renovated, 6-floor apartment style complex that has approximately 600 bed spaces in 3, 6 or 7 person apartments. This six-story complex can house approximately 658 guests and consists of two towers, East and West.
Answer:
gateway--> gopuram
shrine--> garbhagriha
audience hall--> mandapa
towers--> vimanas
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