Correct option is D
The lofty gates erected in the courtyard of the temples in south India were called "Gopuram." These are the large tower-like structures at the entrance of temples that are often richly decorated with sculptures and painting, a characteristic of Dravidian architecture.
- Mandap: A pavilion for public rituals.
- Ardhmandap: The entrance porch or hall of Indian temples.
- Vimana: The tower above the innermost sanctum of a South Indian temple.