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Q · Temple ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Panchayatana style?
TopicTemple Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Panchayatana means ‘five shrines’. Common in Nagara style.
Final Answer: Option B - It is a style where the main shrine is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.