Here is Question No. 91 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2021.
Q91. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:
- It is a circular temple built during the reign of the Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.It is the only circular temple built in India.
- It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
- Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c) Exp:
- Statement 1 is correct: According to an inscription dated to 1323 CE (Vikram Samvat 1383), the Temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala (r. c. 1055 – 1075). It is said that the temple was the venue of providing education in astrology and mathematics based on the transit of the Sun.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: This circular temple is one of the very few such temples in India. It is not the only circular temple built in India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chausath Yogini Temple is also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple. This temple is so named because of the presence of a multitude of shiva lingas inside its cells.
- Statement 4 is correct: Many of these curious visitors have compared this temple with the Indian parliament building (Sansad Bhawan) as both are circular in style. So, many have drawn conclusions that this temple was the inspiration behind the Parliament building
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