In a freestanding temple, the mountain-like spire, which can take the shape of a pyramidal tower is called _________.

vimana garbhagriha mandapa vahan

vimana

The correct answer is Option (1) → vimana The mountain-like spire in a freestanding temple, shaped like a pyramidal tower, is called a Vimana. This term is most commonly used in South Indian temple architecture.