Q. Consider the following statements about Panchayatana style of temple architecture:
- Almost all Panchayatana temples in India are shiva shrines enshrining the lingam-yoni stone slabs of Shiva and Parvati
- Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho is an excellent example of Panchayatana style
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
2 Only
Notes:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. Not all Panchayatana temples in India are Shiva shrines. There are many Panchayatana temples dedicated to other deities, such as Vishnu, Krishna, and Brahma.
- Statement 2 is correct. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho is one of the finest examples of Panchayatana style temple architecture in India. It is a Shiva temple, and the main shrine enshrines a lingam-yoni.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Only statement 2 is correct.
Here are some other examples of Panchayatana temples in India:
- Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar
- Brahmeswara Temple, Bhubaneswar
- Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
- Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
- Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
- Arasavalli Temple, Andhra Pradesh
- Gondeshvara Temple, Sinnar, Maharashtra