Which one of the following does not describe one part of the classic H

Which one of the following does not describe one part of the classic Hindu temple ?

Garbhagriha
Mandapa
Tribhanga
Antarala
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
Tribhanga does not describe one part of the classic Hindu temple.
Garbhagriha, Mandapa, and Antarala are integral parts of the ground plan and superstructure of a classic Hindu temple. The Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is the innermost chamber housing the main deity. The Mandapa is a pillared hall or porch leading to the Garbhagriha, used for congregational purposes. The Antarala is a vestibule or antechamber connecting the Mandapa to the Garbhagriha. Tribhanga, however, is a dynamic pose or stance in Indian classical dance (like Odissi, Bharatanatyam) and sculpture, characterized by three bends in the body (at the neck, waist, and knee), creating an S-shaped curve. It is an aesthetic principle applied to figural representation, not an architectural component of the temple structure itself.
Other common parts of a Hindu temple include the Shikara or Vimana (towering superstructure), Gopuram (entrance gateway, especially in South Indian temples), Vahana (mount of the deity, often placed facing the Garbhagriha), and Prakara (compound wall).
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