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King Anantavarman is associated with the construction of which temple?
King Anantavarman is associated with the construction of which temple?
- Lingaraj Temple
- Somnath Temple
- Jagannath Temple (correct)
- Konark Temple
Which temple was built in memory of Ramakrishna by Swami Vivekananda?
Which temple was built in memory of Ramakrishna by Swami Vivekananda?
- Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
- Belur Math (correct)
- Dakhineshwar Temple
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar is credited with the construction of which of the following temples?
Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar is credited with the construction of which of the following temples?
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple (correct)
- Konark Temple
- Somnath Temple
- Lingaraj Temple
Which of the following temples is located in Veraval, Gujarat, and was historically plundered in 1024?
Which of the following temples is located in Veraval, Gujarat, and was historically plundered in 1024?
The Konark Temple, also known as the Pagoda Temple, is located in which Indian state?
The Konark Temple, also known as the Pagoda Temple, is located in which Indian state?
The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi was built by which organization?
The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi was built by which organization?
Who commissioned the construction of the Dakhineshwar Temple in Kolkata?
Who commissioned the construction of the Dakhineshwar Temple in Kolkata?
King Jajati Keshari is associated with the construction of which of the following temples?
King Jajati Keshari is associated with the construction of which of the following temples?
Which of the following temples is recognized as the world's first granite temple, constructed from a single piece of granite weighing 80 tons?
Which of the following temples is recognized as the world's first granite temple, constructed from a single piece of granite weighing 80 tons?
During whose reign was the Mamallapuram Temple constructed?
During whose reign was the Mamallapuram Temple constructed?
Which temple's construction was initiated by King Rajasimha of the Pallava dynasty, with its front facade and tower being completed by his son, Mahendravarman III?
Which temple's construction was initiated by King Rajasimha of the Pallava dynasty, with its front facade and tower being completed by his son, Mahendravarman III?
Which ruler is credited with the construction of the Ramanathaswamy Temple?
Which ruler is credited with the construction of the Ramanathaswamy Temple?
The Nataraja Temple, significant for its Chola-era architecture, was built approximately during which period?
The Nataraja Temple, significant for its Chola-era architecture, was built approximately during which period?
Which dynasty is associated with the construction of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
Which dynasty is associated with the construction of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?
What is the approximate timeframe for the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, coinciding with Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasions of India?
What is the approximate timeframe for the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, coinciding with Mahmud Ghaznavi's invasions of India?
If an archaeologist discovers architectural elements indicative of both Rajasimha and Mahendravarman III in a temple, which temple is most likely the subject of their discovery?
If an archaeologist discovers architectural elements indicative of both Rajasimha and Mahendravarman III in a temple, which temple is most likely the subject of their discovery?
A researcher studying temple construction techniques notes the use of a single, massive piece of granite. Which temple would be the most relevant case study for this research?
A researcher studying temple construction techniques notes the use of a single, massive piece of granite. Which temple would be the most relevant case study for this research?
A comparative analysis of temple architecture from different dynasties reveals a temple built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century. Which of these temples would fit this description?
A comparative analysis of temple architecture from different dynasties reveals a temple built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century. Which of these temples would fit this description?
Which dynasty is most closely associated with the construction of the Kailash Temple in Ellora?
Which dynasty is most closely associated with the construction of the Kailash Temple in Ellora?
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, as it stands today, was primarily rebuilt by which ruler in 1733?
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, as it stands today, was primarily rebuilt by which ruler in 1733?
The followers of whom, built the Pagal Baba Temple in Vrindavan, known for its puppet shows?
The followers of whom, built the Pagal Baba Temple in Vrindavan, known for its puppet shows?
Which of the following temples is NOT located in Tamil Nadu?
Which of the following temples is NOT located in Tamil Nadu?
Which of these temples is associated with the Chalukya dynasty through the patronage of Vastu Pal and Tejpal?
Which of these temples is associated with the Chalukya dynasty through the patronage of Vastu Pal and Tejpal?
The Khajuraho temples are predominantly associated with which rulers?
The Khajuraho temples are predominantly associated with which rulers?
The Ellora Caves are most famous for representing what three religions?
The Ellora Caves are most famous for representing what three religions?
Believed to be built by Adi Shankaracharya, which temple is located in the state of Uttarakhand?
Believed to be built by Adi Shankaracharya, which temple is located in the state of Uttarakhand?
Who is credited with constructing Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Trichurapalli, Tamil Nadu?
Who is credited with constructing Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Trichurapalli, Tamil Nadu?
Sage Vishwamitra is associated with the construction of which temple, built after Brahma's yagna?
Sage Vishwamitra is associated with the construction of which temple, built after Brahma's yagna?
Which South Indian temple was built by King Nandi Varman II during the 7th century?
Which South Indian temple was built by King Nandi Varman II during the 7th century?
In which district of Madhya Pradesh are the Khajuraho temples located?
In which district of Madhya Pradesh are the Khajuraho temples located?
Which of the following temples is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan and is located in Kerala?
Which of the following temples is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan and is located in Kerala?
The Nellei Apar Temple in Tamil Nadu has its early construction attributed to which dynasty?
The Nellei Apar Temple in Tamil Nadu has its early construction attributed to which dynasty?
Which ruler from the Chandel dynasty is associated with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple in Khajuraho?
Which ruler from the Chandel dynasty is associated with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple in Khajuraho?
Which dynasty is most closely associated with the construction of the Khajuraho Temple in Madhya Pradesh?
Which dynasty is most closely associated with the construction of the Khajuraho Temple in Madhya Pradesh?
The Virupaksha Temple, also known as Pampapati Temple, is located in which of the following states?
The Virupaksha Temple, also known as Pampapati Temple, is located in which of the following states?
Who is credited with the construction or major contribution to the Teli Ka Mandir located in Gwalior?
Who is credited with the construction or major contribution to the Teli Ka Mandir located in Gwalior?
Which of these temples is located outside of India?
Which of these temples is located outside of India?
The Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh has received contributions from which of the following dynasties?
The Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh has received contributions from which of the following dynasties?
In which Indian state would you find the Vadakkunnathan Temple?
In which Indian state would you find the Vadakkunnathan Temple?
Which ruler is associated with the construction of the Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram?
Which ruler is associated with the construction of the Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram?
Which temple is planned to be the world's tallest religious monument?
Which temple is planned to be the world's tallest religious monument?
The Pashupatinath Temple is located in which city?
The Pashupatinath Temple is located in which city?
Which of the following temples is associated with Guru Ramdas?
Which of the following temples is associated with Guru Ramdas?
In which of the following periods was Dashavatar Temple built?
In which of the following periods was Dashavatar Temple built?
Which temple features the world's second tallest Shiva statue?
Which temple features the world's second tallest Shiva statue?
Raja Mahipal and Ratna Pal contributed to the building of which temple?
Raja Mahipal and Ratna Pal contributed to the building of which temple?
Which of the following temples was built by Chillarai?
Which of the following temples was built by Chillarai?
Parmar Raja Bhoj contributed to which of the following temples?
Parmar Raja Bhoj contributed to which of the following temples?
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Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, built by Kulashekarar Pandyan of the Pandya dynasty.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Built by King Parakramabahu of Lanka (Sri Lanka).
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Built by Rajaraja Chola (Chola rulers) between 1003-1010 AD. It's the first granite temple in the world, made from a single 80-ton piece of granite.
Nataraja Temple
Nataraja Temple
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Mamallapuram Temple
Mamallapuram Temple
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Kailasa Temple (Kanchi)
Kailasa Temple (Kanchi)
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Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple
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Konark Temple (Pagoda)
Konark Temple (Pagoda)
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Belur Math
Belur Math
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Dakhineshwar Temple
Dakhineshwar Temple
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Lingaraj Temple
Lingaraj Temple
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Somnath Temple
Somnath Temple
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Swaminarayan (Akshardham) Temple
Swaminarayan (Akshardham) Temple
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Baikuntha Perumal Temple
Baikuntha Perumal Temple
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Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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Nellei Apar Temple
Nellei Apar Temple
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Kailash Temple, Ellora
Kailash Temple, Ellora
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Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves
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Sabarimala Temple
Sabarimala Temple
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Pagal Baba Temple
Pagal Baba Temple
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Khajuraho Temples
Khajuraho Temples
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
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Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath Temple
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Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple
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Dilwara Jain Temples
Dilwara Jain Temples
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Brahma Temple, Ajmer
Brahma Temple, Ajmer
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Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple
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Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat Temple
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Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
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Teli Ka Mandir
Teli Ka Mandir
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Virupaksha Temple
Virupaksha Temple
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Saas Bahu Ka Mandir
Saas Bahu Ka Mandir
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Balaji Temple
Balaji Temple
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Tribhuvan Narayan Temple
Tribhuvan Narayan Temple
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Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram
Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram
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Golden Temple
Golden Temple
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Dashavatar Temple
Dashavatar Temple
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Murdhaswara Temple
Murdhaswara Temple
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Vadakkunnathan Temple
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Vrindavan Chandrodaya Temple
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Study Notes
- Temples are religiously and culturally relevant in India and include historical facts
Minakshi Temple
- Located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Kulashekarar Pandyan of the Pandya Dynasty constructed it
Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Bahu of Lanka ordered the construction
Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Rajaraja Chola of the Chola Dynasty constructed it 1003-1010 AD
- Mahmud Ghaznavi invaded India around the same time
- This is the first granite temple in the world
- It was built from one piece of granite weighing 80 tons
Natraj Temple
- Built during the Chola period from the 10th-12th century in Tamilandu
Mamall Puram Temple
- Rulers of the Pallava Dynasty built the temple in the seventh century
- Narasimha Varman was one of the rulers
Kailash Temple (Kanchi)
- King Rajasimha of the Pallava dynasty built it in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- His son, Mahendravarman III, completed the front façade and the gopuram (tower)
Baikuntha Perumal
- King Nandi Varman II built it in the 7th century
- Located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Rajendra Chola I built it in Trichurapalli in Tamil Nadu
Nellei Apar Temple
- Early Pandya built it in 700 AD in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Rebuilt in 1733 by Maharaja Marthanda Varma of Travancore in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Kailash Temple
- Krishna I, ruler of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, constructed it in Aurangabad in Ellora district
- The temple was built by cutting a whole stone
Elephanta's Cave
- King of the Silhara Dynasty is credited
Sabarimala Temple
- Raja Rajasekhar is credited
- It is in Pampa, Kerala
Pagal Baba Temple
- Followers of late Pagal Baba built it in Vrindavan
- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are brought to life through puppet shows
Khajuraho Temple
- Chandela Chandra Burman rulers in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh are credited
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Chandel Vidyadhara built it in Khujraho
Kedarnath Temple
- It is in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand
Badrinath Temple
- Adi Shankaracharya is credited, located in Uttarakhand
Jain Temple of Dilwara
- Vastu Pal and Tejpal BROTHERS built it in Sirohi district of Rajasthan from the 11th to 13th century
Brahma Mandir
- Sage Vishwamitra built it after Brahma's Yagna in Ajmer district, Rajasthan
Jagannath Temple
- King Ananthavarman built it in Odisaa, Puri
Konark Temple
- Narasimha Deva I Gangavansh built it in Puri, Orissa
Belur Math
- Swami Vivekananda built it for his Guru Ramakrishna
Dakhineshwar Temple
- Rasmani built it in Kolkata
Lingaraj Temple
- King Jajati Keshari built it in Odisha
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar is credited in Varanasi
Somnath Temple
- Destroyed by Mahmud Ghaznavi in 1024 in Veraval, Gujarat
Swaminarayan Temple
- Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha built in New Delhi
Kamakhya Temple
- Chillarai built it in Assam
Angkor Wat Temple
- King Suryavarman II built it in Cambodia
Pashupatinath Temple
- Raja Pratap Mall built it in Kathmandu, Nepal
Teli Ka Mandir
- Gurjar Pratihar- King Mihir Bhoj contributed to it in Gwalior
Khajuraho Temple
- Chandela ruler by Chandra Burman built it in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Virupaksha Temple
- Lok Mahadevi, Queen of Vikramaditya II built it in Hampi, Karnataka
- Also known as Pampapati Temple
Saas Bahu Ka Mandir
- Raja Mahipal and Ratna Pal built it in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Balaji Temple
- Cholas and Hoysalas contributed in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Tribhuvan Narayan Temple
- Parmar Raja bhoj built in Chittour
Chariot Temple of Mahabalipuram
- Narsinh Varman I built in Tamilnadu
Golden Temple
- Guru Ramdas built it
Dashavatar Temple
- Built in the Gupta period
- Located in Deogarh in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh
Murdhaswara Temple
- Home to the world's second tallest Shiva statue
- Located in the Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka
Vadakkunnathan Temple
- A 1300-year-old temple
- Located in Thrissur city, Kerala
Vrindavan Chandrodaya Temple
- Tallest religious monument in the world
- Also known as ISKCON Temple
- Located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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