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The sanctum of an early temple, a small square room with a single doorway, was called what?
AMandapa
BShikhara
CGarbhagriha
DGopuram
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Garbhagriha
The garbhagriha housed the deity's image, and the worshipper entered through its single doorway.
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