The magnificent 'Brihadisvara Temple' at Thanjavur is designed so that the shadow of its massive Vimana tower displays which unique optical trait? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The magnificent 'Brihadisvara Temple' at Thanjavur is designed so that the shadow of its massive Vimana tower displays which unique optical trait?
A. It moves in an anticlockwise circle throughout the year
B. It never falls outside the temple courtyard compound lines at noon
C. It aligns perfectly with the palace tower of the Marathas
D. It completely disappears on every equinox day
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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