Kailashnath Temple Architecture Quiz
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What is the main deity the Kailashnath temple is dedicated to?

Lord Shiva

Which dynasty commissioned the construction of the Kailashnath temple?

Rashtrakutas (King Krishna-I)

What is the material used in the construction of the Kailashnath temple?

White Marble

What is the unique feature of the Kailashnath temple's construction process?

<p>Carved entirely out of a single rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cave temples and monasteries are collectively known as the Effora Caves?

<p>34</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the central deity to whom the shrine/temple is dedicated?

<p>Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred mount of the deity in the shrine?

<p>Nandi (sacred bull)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two pillars with flagstaffs called in the courtyard?

<p>Dwajasthambas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects the Mandapa to the porch of the temple?

<p>A rock bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the deities and figures depicted in the shrines around the temple?

<p>Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, the ten avatars of Vishnu, Vedic and non-Vedic deities, including Indra, Agni, Vayu, Surya, Usha, Ganesha, Ardhanarishvara, Harihara, Annaps, Durga, and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic geometric shapes used in Warli paintings and what do they represent?

<p>Circle, triangle, square. Circle represents the sun or moon, triangle represents mountains and pointed trees, square indicates sacred area or land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Warli artists represent human figures in their paintings?

<p>By using two inverse triangles joined at their tips. The upper triangle represents the torso and the lower triangle represents the pelvis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the walls made of branches, earth, and cow dung in Warli paintings?

<p>They provide a red ochre background for the paintings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the white pigment used by Warli artists made of?

<p>A mixture of rice paste and water with gum as a binder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Warli artists represent people and animals in their paintings?

<p>People and animals are represented by a round head and stick-like arms and legs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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