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Match the terminologies of Group I with their corresponding meanings in Group II
Group I Group II P. Antarala 1. Antechamber Q. Mandapa 2. Palace hall R. Gopuram 3. Womb chamber S. Prasada 4. Gateway 5. Pillared sanctuary
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- P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-5
- P-1, Q-5, R-4, S-2
- P-5, Q-3, R-1, S-2
- P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-5
Correct Option: B
Antarala - intermediary space between the temple garba griha (sanctum sanctorum) and the mandapa of the temple
Mandapa - It is a pillared hall or pavilion for public rituals in a temple. A large temple would have many mandapas, each one is allocated for a different function and given a name to reflect its use. For example, a mandapa dedicated to divine marriage is referred to as a Kalyana mandapa. The biggest and the tallest is used for conducting r eligious discourses and is called Maha Mandapam. 
Gopuram - a monumental tower usually ornate, at the entrance of a Dravidian temple. The tallest and the most ornate is called the Rajgopuram. 
Prasada - signifies the temple enclosure.
