What is the Speciality of Konark temple?
What is the Speciality of Konark temple?
A: A UNESCO World Heritage site, Konark Sun Temple is famous for its unique architecture. Its geometrical patterns and carved wheels used to serve as sun dials. One can witness three images of Sun God at three directions to catch the rays of the Sun at dawn, noon and sunset.
Why is Mahabalipuram incomplete?
Its incomplete interior was probably intended to house a reclining Vishnu (anantasayana). Unlike the other rathas, the temple has no inscriptions or sculptures. Its vimana is intricately carved on both sides of the roof.
Who ruled Mahabalipuram?
king Narasimhavarman I
Who built seven pagodas or seven rathas at Mahabalipuram?
The monuments at Mamallapuram were built by Narasimhavarman I, Paramesvarman and Narasimhavarman II, who ruled during the 7th and 8th centuries. The monuments can be categorised thus: the rock-cut cave temples; the monolithic free-standing rathas; open air-bas-relief; and the structural temples.
What are the sculptures are famous in Mahabalipuram?
Very prominent examples of these are the Tiger Cave and the Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa. iii. Temples, the term being used here to denote built-up masonry-temples. The Shore Temple is an example of this type.
How many cave temples are in Mahabalipuram?
eight
What is the other name for cave temples?
The Varaha Cave Temple (also known as Adivaraha) is dated to the 7th century. The most prominent sculpture is that of Vishnu in the incarnation form of a boar lifting mother earth from the sea. Also carved are many mythical figures. In the entry porch carved on the rock face the columns are carved on lion bases.
Which is the oldest structural temple in south India?
Which is the oldest structural temple in south India? – Social…
- Shore Temple.
- Mandagapattu.
- Kailasanatha Temple.
- Vaikuntha Perumal Temple.
Which temple is oldest in Tamilnadu?
Uchishtta Ganapathy
How old are south Indian temple?
Sarangapani Temple – Kumbakonam Renowned as of one of the three key south Indian temples of Lord Vishnu, Sarangapani Temple is believed to have been constructed more than 2000 years ago as it has been regularly revered in the early scriptures of 7th century AD.
Is Lord Shiva South Indian?
Shiva lived in Kailasa, in the Himalayas, far from Tamil country. His wisdom came to the South via a legendary sage known as Agastya. Shiva told Agastya to migrate to the south of the Vindhyas to restore balance as all sages rushed to the north to overhear Shiva-Shakti converse on the secrets of the Vedas and Tantras.
Which Indian state has many temples?
The largest number of Hindu temples under the ASI’s protection is in Karnataka, followed by Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. The figures were provided by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel.