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.

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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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श्रीशैलम मंदिर

Srisailam Temple

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🔆Srisailam Temple 

✅It is located on the top of Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh. 

✅It lies on the bank of the river Krishna. 

History: 

✅The inscriptional evidence date back the temple to 2nd century BCE, during the reign of the Satavahana King 

It has received patronage from various dynasties like Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Qutb Shahis. 

✅Religious Significance:   
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped as Mallikarjuna Swamy and is represented by the lingam.

While Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Brahamaramba Devi. 

✅Thus, the temple is also known as Sri Brahamaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple.  


📍Architecture:

✅It is built in the Dravidian style

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Abathsahayeswarar temple chosen for UNESCO award for conservation

अबथसहायेश्वर मंदिर को सांस्कृतिक विरासत संरक्षण के लिए यूनेस्को एशिया-प्रशांत पुरस्कार के लिए चुना गया

#Tamil Nadu #State

✅Ram Mandir Temple imp Pointers 

•The temple is 76 metres (250 ft) wide, 120 metres (380 ft) long and 49 metres (161 ft) high.
•The temple complex will be the world's third largest Hindu temple
•Ram Lalla's dress was stitched by tailors Bhagwat Prasad and Shankar Lal
•Consecration of Ram lala - 22nd Jan 2024
•Total 5 Mandaps in Ram Mandir
•Babri Masjid Demolition - 6 Dec 1992
•Style of Ram Mandir - Nagara style architecture
•Designer of Ram Mandir Temple - Chandrakant Sompura
• Sculptor of Ram Lalla statue - Arun Yogiraj
•10 avatars of Vishnu Ji are depicted in Ram Lalla statue
•Constructed by Shri Ram Janamboomi Teerth Kshetra Trust companies - Tata group & L&T
•Final verdict of SC  - 9 Nov 2019
•Budget approved for construction - 1800 cr
• Mir Baqi commander of Babur who built babri masjid
•5yrs old Ram Lalla is depicted in the statue with height of 51 inch
•Ram Mandir Temple height - 161 ft
•Temple is near Saryu river
• Total pillars in Ram Temple  - 392

Hoysala Temples’, which received UNESCO World Heritage Tag, are located in which state?


[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal

B

The Chausath Yogini temple in Mitaoli, Madhya Pradesh,


is believed to have inspired the old Indian Parliament’s circular, pillared structure.


Built in the 14th century, this temple is dedicated to 64 powerful yoginis and features unique architectural elements, including a hypaethral design with no roof.

The Chausath Yogini temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?


[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh

D