Consider the following architectural features:
1. The introduction of 'Amman shrines' meant for the consort of the chief deity.
2. The construction of ornate 'Kalyana Mandapas' for the annual marriage festival of the deities.
3. The complete replacement of stone carvings with stucco figures on the main Vimana.
Which of the above are the defining characteristics of temple architecture during the Vijayanagara period?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. While stucco (plaster) figures were heavily used on the towering Gopurams, they did not completely replace stone carvings on the main Vimana or pillars, which remained highly intricate. Amman shrines and Kalyana Mandapas are classic hallmarks of the Vijayanagara style.

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