1. Garbhagriha:\xa0It is referring to the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost sanctum of a temple where resides the murti (idol or icon) of the primary deity of the temple. The literally means ‘womb-house’\xa0and is a cave like sanctum. Garbhagriha is made to house the main icon (main deity)2. Mandapa:\xa0It is a porch-like structure which is designed as a pillared outdoor hall or pavilion for public rituals. It is used for religious dancing and music and is part of the basic temple compound. The temples which has more than one madappa called by different names such as\xa0Artha Mandapam or Ardh Mandapam, Asthana Mandapam, Kalyana Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Nandi Mandapam (or Nandi mandir), Ranga Mandapa, Meghanath Mandapa, Namaskara Mandapa and Open Mandapa.3. Shikhara:\xa0It is derived from Sanskrit word \’Shikar\’ which means\xa0mountain peak.\xa0It is a curving shape which is mountain like spire of a free standing temple. It is mainly found in North Indian temples. . Vimana:\xa0It is pyramidal like structure refers to the rising tower in the temple architecture of North India. It is prevalent in South India.5. Amalaka:\xa0It is term used for a stone disc like structure at the top of the temple shikara.6. Kalasha:\xa0It is topmost point of the temple above Amalaka.7. Antarala (Vestibule):\xa0It is a place\xa0between the Garbhagriha and the temple’s main hall (mandapa).8. Jagati:\xa0It is the term used for the platform where people sit for praying.