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Rigorous Test of Hindu Sacred Building Expertise

Explore the arcane arts of Hindu temple construction, from mandala layouts to stylistic evolutions, in six challenging queries.

#temple architecture#Vesara hybrid#Dravida vimana#Nagara style#Shilpa Shastra#Agamas#Vastu Shastra

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
Which style of Hindu temple architecture is distinguished by the towering, beehive-shaped Rekha or Latina shikhara?
Question 1
2
In Dravidian temple design, the main tower over the sanctum is known as the:
Question 2
3
The Vesara style, blending Nagara and Dravida elements, is most prominently seen in temples built by which dynasty?
Question 3
4
In the Vastu Purusha Mandala, the head of the Vastu Purusha figure is located in which directional corner?
Question 4
5
Which tradition of Agamas specifically guides the rituals and construction of Vaishnava temples?
Question 5
6
Traditionally, how many principal Shaiva Agamas are enumerated in Hindu temple literature?
Question 6

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