What is a ‘Gopura’ in South Indian temple architecture of the medieval period?
An entrance gateway
The correct answer is An entrance gateway.
Larger temples often have multiple concentric prakaras, each with its own Gopura. Temple Tank (Kalyani or Pushkarini): Many temples include a sacred water tank used for ritual purification. The evolution of the Gopura from a simple gateway in earlier periods to a massive, dominant feature reflects the changing architectural emphasis and the increasing patronage and resources available for temple construction during the medieval period in South India.
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