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fegional Cultures), , , , Exercises, , ’, Let's recall, Question 1:, Match the following:, Anantavarman Kerala, Jagannatha Bengal, Mahodayapuram Orissa, Lilatilakam Kangra, Mangalakavya Puri, Miniature Kerala, € Answer 1:, Anantavarman Orissa, Jagannatha Puri, Mahodayapuram Kerala, Lilatilakam Kerala, Mangalakavya Bengal, Miniature Kangra, Question 2:, What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language., €. Answer 2:, , Manipravalam, literally means "diamonds and corals, refers to the two languages Sanskrit and the, regional language of Kerala, A book dealing with grammar and poetics - Lilatilakam was written in, Manipravalam., , Question 3:, , Who were the major patrons of Kathak?, , € Answer 3:, , Major patrons of Kathak were the Mughal emperors, the Nawabs of Lucknow, mainly Wajid Ali Shah., , Question 4:, What are the important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?, € Answer 4:, ‘The main architectural features of the temples of Bengal are as under:, > The brick and terracotta temples of Bengal were built with the support of several "low" social, groups., Initially, local deities were worshipped in thatched huts in villages., But, as soon as Brahmanas gave recognition to these local deities, temples were built for them., ‘Temples copied the double-roofed or four-roofed structure of the thatched huts., This led to the evolution of typical Bengali style in temple architecture. For example, "Bengla, Dome"., In the complex of four-roofed structure, for triangular roofs placed on the four walls move up, to converge on a curved line and a point., Temples were usually built on a square platform., The interior was relatively plain, but the outer walls of many temples were decorated with, paintings, ornamental tiles or terracotta tablets., , VY v vvvy