Question

Describe three components of temple

Answer 1

Temple architecture

1. ELEMENTS OF HINDU TEMPLE TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE

2. Elements of Hindu temple  It was the later half of the 7th century that the Hindu temple structures of India began to acquire a  definite form (Fletcher,1952). Similar to terminology used to distinguish the basic components of a  Gothic Church (for example nave, aisles, chancel, spire, etc), the common elements of a Hindu  temple which are known in their original sanskrit words are as follows:

3. Elements of Hindu temple  The sanctuary as whole is known as the  Vimana that consists of two parts.  The upper part of the  Vimana is called as the Sikhara  the lower portion inside the Vimana is called as the  Garbhagriha (cella or inner chamber).

Answer 2

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Temples typically have a main building and a larger precinct, which may contain many other buildings, or may be a dome shaped structure, much like an igloo. The word comes from Ancient Rome, where a templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur.

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