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?

They have four sculpted figures on the top brackets (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Garbha griha (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is simple in design and structure (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Intertwining of life, learning, work, and art with local and global influences (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Glass Temple (C) 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?

Soil erosion (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Use of steel and glass (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Maharshi Devendranath Tagore (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Greek (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Sharda Peeth in Hinduism?

It is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Trimbakeshwar temple?

It is the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Sharda University in the past?

It was a university of higher learning of Vedic works, scriptures, and commentaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is said to have studied at Sharda University?

Adi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of Trimbakeshwar temple?

At the foothill of mountain Bramhagiri (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

She is considered the kuldevi of Kashmiri Pandits (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Trimbak Temple (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It indicates the Trinities - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what altitude is the Tungnath Temple located?

Over 12,000 feet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Jageshwar Temple referred to as?

Tritiya Kedar (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Katyuri dynasty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What revivalist sect was centered in Jageshwar?

Lakulisha Shaivism (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The Chariot of Surya, the Sun God (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They are named after the seven colours of the rainbow (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To catch the sun at dawn, at noon, and at sunset (A) 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?

They are crushing down the warrior (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is a representation of the zodiac signs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the newly built Sharda Devi Temple located?

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