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Question
Explain the statement with reason.
Hemadpanti temples are excellent examples of temple architecture.
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Solution
Hemadpanti temples are excellent examples of temple architecture.
Points:
• star shaped outer walls; with zigzag design
• light and shadow effect
• excellent masonry - tenon and mortise joints
• Example - Gondeshwar temple, Sinnar, Ambareshwar at Ambernath near Mumbai.
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