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Question : What does the Panchayatana style refer to?

Option 1: A temple architecture

Option 2: A pattern of town planning

Option 3: A form of painting

Option 4: A dance form of South India


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: A temple architecture


Solution : The correct option is A temple architecture

The Panchayatana style refers to a specific architectural and artistic style associated with Hindu temple construction in India. The term "Panchayatana" is derived from Sanskrit, where "Pancha" means five and "Ayatana" means shrine or temple. In the Panchayatana style, a main temple is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines, each dedicated to a specific deity.

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