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Explanation

Stupa

Mound

The word Stupas means mound. These structures are the sacred places of Buddhist monks.

Shikhara

Tower

The tower like structure on the top of the temple is called shikhara.

Mandapa

Place in temples where people could assemble

People assemble in mandapa during any ritual in the temple.

Garbhagriha

Place where the image of the deity is installed

The garbhagriha are the special places in hindu temples where the idols of gods are installed.

Pradakshina-patha

Circular path around the stupa

Pradakhshina- patha are made around the stupa to allow monks to walk around them.