Q: With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
a) an assembly of village elders
b) a religious sect
c) a style of temple construction
d) an administrative functionary
The Correct Answer is Option 3.
Panchayatan
- It is a style of temple construction that has a central shrine surrounded by four other shrines. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
- It has a main shrine which is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.
- The main shrine is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines at four different corners, making it total of five shrines.
- In the Panchayatana style of temple architecture, the main shrine is built on a rectangular plinth.
- Famous examples of this style of architecture are Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho, Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, Dashavatara Temple in Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh.
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