Question

Q22. Consider the following statements about Kandariya Mahadeva Temple:

1. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is located in Odisha.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu only.

3. It was built by Vidyadhara of Chalukyan dynasty.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 2 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

d) All of the above

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

• The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple meaning “the Great God of the Cave”, is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh
• Khajuraho was once the capital of the Chandela dynasty.
• Shiva is the chief deity in the temple deified in the sanctum sanatorium
• The Kandariya Mahadeva temple was built during the reign of Vidyadhara
• Vidhyadhara was a powerful ruler who fought Mahmud of Ghazni
• Vidhyadhara celebrated his success over Mahmud and other rulers by building the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to his family deity Shiva