What is the ornate temple entrance tower of South India, often the tallest structure in the complex and taller than the vimana over the main shrine, called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Gopuram
- Step 1: In the South the gopuram is often the tallest structure in the temple complex and taller than the vimana tower over the main shrine. Answer: Gopuram. In other parts of India temple entrance towers are generally more modest. Why not the others: Shikhara, Amalaka and Mandapa don't fit.
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