Consider the following statements:1. The Lakshmana temple of Khajuraho...
- The Lakshmana temple of Khajuraho, dedicated to Vishnu, was built in 954 by the Chandela king, Dhanga. A Nagara temple, it is placed on a high platform accessed by stairs. There are four smaller temples in the corners, and all the towers or the Shikharas rise high, upward in a curved pyramidal fashion, emphasizing the temple’s vertical thrust ending in a horizontal fluted disc, called an Amalak topped with a Kalash or vase. Khajuraho’s temples are also known for their extensive erotic sculptures.
- The erotic expression is given equal importance in human experience as spiritual pursuit, and it is seen as part of a larger cosmic whole. There are many temples at Khajuraho, most of them devoted to the Hindu gods. There are some Jain temples, as well as a Chausanth Yogini temple, which is of interest. Predating the tenth century, this is a temple of small, square shrines of roughly hewn granite blocks, each dedicated to the Devis or the goddesses associated with the rise of the Tantric worship after the seventh century.
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Consider the following statements:1. The Lakshmana temple of Khajuraho...
Explanation:
Incorrect Statements:
- Lakshmana Temple: The Lakshmana Temple of Khajuraho is not dedicated to Shiva but is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the most well-preserved and prominent temples at Khajuraho, known for its intricate carvings and sculptures.
- Buddhist Origin: The temples at Khajuraho are not primarily of Buddhist origin. They were built by the Chandela dynasty of Rajput rulers between the 9th and 11th centuries, with most temples dedicated to Hindu deities like Vishnu and Shiva.
Correct Answer:
Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho is dedicated to Vishnu, not Shiva, and the temples at Khajuraho are predominantly Hindu temples built by the Chandela dynasty, not of Buddhist origin.