- Sanctum Sanctorum: Also known as Garbhagriha (literally womb-house) is a small room, generally cubicle, which houses the principal deity of the temple.
- Mandapa: It is the entrance to the temple. It may be a portico or a hall and is generally designed to house a large number of worshippers.
- Shikhara: It is a mountain-like spire. The shapes vary from pyramidal to curvilinear.
- Vahana: It is the mount or vehicle of the main deity and is placed just before the sanctum sanctorum.
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