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Which of the following temples in Odisha is designed as a colossal chariot?
Jagannath Temple
Sun Temple, Konark
Rajarani Temple
Mukteswar Temple
Sun Temple, Konark
The Sun Temple at Konark, built in the 13th century, is designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God, Surya, featuring 24 intricately carved stone wheels and pulled by seven horses. It is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Sun Temple at Konark, built in the 13th century, is designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God, Surya, featuring 24 intricately carved stone wheels and pulled by seven horses. It is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The temple was commissioned by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century.
The temple is often called the Black Pagoda by European sailors due to its dark appearance.
The 24 wheels of the chariot represent the 12 months of the year, with each wheel having eight spokes representing the eight prahars of the day.
The structure is aligned along the east-west axis so that the rays of the rising sun strike the main entrance.
Jagannath Temple is famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri.
Rajarani Temple is known for its exquisite carvings of 'Nayikas' and absence of a deity in the sanctum.
Mukteswar Temple, built in the 10th century, is often called the 'Gem of Odisha architecture' for its ornate archway (torana).
Option B is correct because the entire temple complex was conceptualized as a monumental celestial chariot.
B is correct тАФ The Sun Temple at Konark was uniquely constructed as a colossal chariot dedicated to the Sun God.
When studying Indian Temple Architecture, categorize temples by their style (Nagara, Dravida, or Vesara/Kalinga) to quickly identify regional variations in layout and iconography.
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