King Bhimdev I

It is located in Modhera, near Patan in Gujarat, India.

Built in the 11th century by King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty, the temple is a remarkable example of the rich architectural and cultural heritage of Gujarat.

मोढेरा में सूर्य मंदिर का निर्माण किसने करवाया था?

यह मंदिर भारत के गुजरात में पाटन के पास मोढेरा में स्थित है।

सोलंकी वंश के राजा भीमदेव प्रथम द्वारा 11वीं शताब्दी में निर्मित यह मंदिर गुजरात की समृद्ध वास्तुकला और सांस्कृतिक विरासत का एक उल्लेखनीय उदाहरण है।

🔆 Famous Sculpture/Painting: Shiva Chasing Boar/Boar Hunt

📍 #Monument Era/Dynasty

✅ Lepakshi Temple, Vijayanagara Period

📍 Subject Matter

✅ A significant and captivating mural at the #Lepakshi Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India.

✅ The mural's background is filled with vibrant colors and intricate details, adding depth and dimension to the scene.

✅ Celestial beings are depicted watching from above, emphasizing the cosmic significance of the conflict.

✅ The lush greenery of the forest, rendered in vivid hues, contrasts with the intensity of the chase.

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Sri Ranganathswamy Temple which is situated in Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to which deity?


Answer: Lord Vishnu.

#CUET_2024

Temple Architectures

The Hoysala Empire was a South Indian kingdom that ruled most of what is now Karnataka between

the 10th and 14th centuries, known for its distinctive architecture, particularly its temples, which are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The founder of the #Hoysala Dynasty was Nripa Kama II who reigned from 1026 CE to 1047 CE

#Hoysala #Karnataka

The Vesara style developed in the Chalukya, Hoysala, and Kakatiya kingdoms.

वेसर शैली की स्थापना चालुक्य वंश ने की थी. यह शैली नागर और द्रविड़ शैली का मिश्रण है. वेसर शैली के मंदिरों का निर्माण विंध्य पर्वत श्रृंखला और कृष्णा नदी के बीच के क्षेत्र में हुआ था.

🔆 Virupaksha Temple

📍 Context
The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, faced conservation concerns after a pavilion (saalu mantapa) collapsed due to heavy rains in 2024.

📍 About the Temple
🏛 Built by Lakkan Dandesha under Deva Raya II, it reflects the Vijayanagara style and has been in continuous operation since the 7th century AD, making it one of India’s oldest functioning temples.
📍 Dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva, the temple grew from a modest shrine to its current grandeur during the Vijayanagara reign, with contributions from the Chalukyan and Hoysala eras.

#Temples

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🔆Kings of Ancient India who practiced Buddhism

▪️#Tricks : BAPU KA HATH 

✅B : Bimbisara
✅A : Ashoka
✅P : Prasanjeet
✅U : Udaysen
✅KA : Kanishka
✅HATH : Harshavardhana.

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