World Heritage Sites: Santiniketan
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What is the shape of the plan followed by the Temple Architecture Style?

  • Circular
  • Stellate (correct)
  • Rectangular
  • Triangular

    • What material is often used in Temple Architecture due to its softness and ease of carving?

  • Khondalite
  • Chlorite
  • Soapstone (correct)
  • Laterite

    • What is the purpose of the Mandapas in Temple Architecture?

  • To display the Salabhanjika sculptures
  • To serve as a hall for group prayers (correct)
  • To support the lofty gopurams
  • To house the centrally placed murti

    • What is the characteristic feature of the pillars in the Mandapas of Temple Architecture?

    <p>They have four sculpted figures on the top brackets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure that houses the centrally placed murti in Temple Architecture?

    <p>Garbha griha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a notable feature of the Vimana in Temple Architecture?

    <p>It is simple in design and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of Santiniketan that makes it a 'total work of art'?

    <p>Intertwining of life, learning, work, and art with local and global influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the temple in Santiniketan where worship is non-denominational?

    <p>Glass Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the phenomenon that has affected certain areas of Santiniketan, giving them a barren look?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the indigenous architecture style in Santiniketan?

    <p>Use of steel and glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established Santiniketan in the middle of the 19th century?

    <p>Maharshi Devendranath Tagore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following motifs is NOT used in the decoration of Santiniketan's buildings?

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

    What is the significance of Sharda Peeth in Hinduism?

    <p>It is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Trimbakeshwar temple?

    <p>It is the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Sharda University in the past?

    <p>It was a university of higher learning of Vedic works, scriptures, and commentaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is said to have studied at Sharda University?

    <p>Adi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of Trimbakeshwar temple?

    <p>At the foothill of mountain Bramhagiri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Goddess Sharada in Kashmiri Pandit tradition?

    <p>She is considered the kuldevi of Kashmiri Pandits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the temple built by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao?

    <p>Trimbak Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the word 'Trimbak' in the context of the Trimbak Temple?

    <p>It indicates the Trinities - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude is the Tungnath Temple located?

    <p>Over 12,000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jageshwar Temple referred to as?

    <p>Tritiya Kedar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dynasty is credited with building and renovating the temples in Jageshwar?

    <p>Katyuri dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What revivalist sect was centered in Jageshwar?

    <p>Lakulisha Shaivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inspiration behind the design of the Konark temple?

    <p>The Chariot of Surya, the Sun God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the seven horses in the Konark temple?

    <p>They are named after the seven colours of the rainbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the three carvings of the Sun God at the Konark temple?

    <p>To catch the sun at dawn, at noon, and at sunset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the two carved war horses in front of the southern side of the Konark temple?

    <p>They are crushing down the warrior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interpretation of the Konark wheel by some scholars?

    <p>It is a representation of the zodiac signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the newly built Sharda Devi Temple located?

    <p>Close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Teetwal village in the Kupawara district of Jammu and Kashmir</p> Signup and view all the answers

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