Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with respect to the Kalinga architecture:

1. Deula style of temple architecture.
2. Influence of Tantricism witness in temples.
3. Konark Sun temple is the example of Kalinga architecture.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kalinga style broadly comes under the Nagara style. In the Odia language a shrine is called Deula. There are three types of Deula viz. Rekha Deula, Pidha / Bhadra Deula and Khakra Deula.

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I. It is also included in World Heritage Sites list. Kalinga architecture was influenced by Tantricism.