At the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple,the decoration at the top of the temple that leads the eye to the point where earthly and cosmic worlds are thought to join is called __________.
A)the axis-mundi
B)a finial
C)the shikhara
D)a mandapa

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The decoration at the top of the temple that leads the eye to the point where earthly and cosmic worlds are thought to join is called a finial. The other options are:
A) The axis-mundi refers to the center of the world or the connection between heaven and earth, but it is not specifically related to the decoration at the top of the temple.
C) The shikhara is the main tower or spire of a Hindu temple, which includes the finial as a decorative element.
D) The mandapa is a covered porch or entrance hall in a Hindu temple, which is located at the front of the structure and precedes the sanctum. It is not related to the decoration at the top of the temple.

At the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple,the Decoration at the Top of the Temple