Question

Explain the distinctive features of the South Indian temples.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The South Indian temple consists essentially of a square-chambered sanctuary topped by a superstructure, tower, or spire and an attached pillared porch or hall (maṇḍapa, or maṇṭapam), enclosed by a peristyle of cells within a rectangular court. ... The tower is topped by a dome-shaped cupola and a crowning pot and finial.

Answer 2

Answer:

Important features of Indian Temple.

Garbhagriha: It is referring to the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost sanctum of a temple where resides the murti (idol or icon) of the primary deity of the temple. ...

Mandapa: It is a porch-like structure which is designed as a pillared outdoor hall or pavilion for public rituals.