Question : What is the stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and the nearby district's Temple architecture called?
Option 1: Kalasha
Option 2: Antarala
Option 3: Amalaka
Option 4: Jagati
Correct Answer: Amalaka
Solution : The correct answer is Amalaka .
The Amalaka is a distinctive stone disc atop the Hindu temple shikhara or main towers. Typically segmented with ridges on the rim, it holds symbolic significance. Some view it as a lotus, representing the deity's symbolic seat below. Alternatively, it is seen as a representation of the sun, serving as a gateway to the celestial realm.
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