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The famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is known for which architectural feature?

1. White marble walls
2. Hidden underground shrines
3. Shikhara covered in gold
4. Gigantic Gopurams (gateway towers)

Correct answer: Gigantic Gopurams (gateway towers)

Solution

Meenakshi Temple is a classic example of Dravidian temple architecture. Its most notable feature is the massive and richly decorated gopurams, or gateway towers.

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