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          Describe the architecture of the earliest Hindu temples. 

Answer:

(i) Some of the earliest Hindu temples were also built. Deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga were worshipped in these shrines.

(ii) The most important part of the temple was the room known as the Garbhagriha, where the image of the chief deity was placed. It was here that priests performed religious rituals, and devotees offered worship to the deity.

(iii) A tower, known as the Shikhara, was built on top of the Garbhagriha, to mark this out as a sacred place.

(iv) Most temples also had a space known as the Mandapa. It was a hall where people could assemble.