Which temple built by the Chandela dynasty
Which temple built by the Chandela dynasty in the 10th-11th centuries is, known for its exquisite sculptures?
10 वीं- 11 वीं शताब्दी में चंदेला राजवंश द्वारा निर्मित कौन सा मंदिर अपनी उत्कृष्ट मूर्तियों के लिए जाना जाता है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Kandariya Mahadev Temple/ कंदारिया महादेव मंदिर
🟢 Explanation
The Kandariya Mahadev Temple is one of the largest and most ornate temples built by the Chandela dynasty in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh during the 10th–11th centuries.
Key features:
Famous for its intricate and exquisite sculptures depicting gods, goddesses, dancers, musicians, and daily life scenes.
Part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Represents Nagara style architecture typical of North India.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Other options for clarification:
Brihadeveshwara Temple → Built by Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu.
Sun Temple, Modhera → Located in Gujarat, built by Solanki dynasty.
Lingaraj Temple → Located in Odisha, built by Somavamsi dynasty.
🟢 व्याख्या
कंदारिया महादेव मंदिर 10वीं–11वीं शताब्दी में चंदेला राजवंश द्वारा मध्य प्रदेश के खजुराहो में निर्मित सबसे बड़े और भव्य मंदिरों में से एक है।
मुख्य विशेषताएँ:
अपनी सुंदर और जटिल मूर्तियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध।
मूर्तियों में देवता, देवियां, नर्तक, संगीतकार और दैनिक जीवन के दृश्य दिखाए गए हैं।
यह खजुराहो स्मारकों के समूह का हिस्सा है, जिसे UNESCO विश्व धरोहर स्थल का दर्जा मिला है।
नागर शैली वास्तुकला का उत्तम उदाहरण।
भगवान शिव को समर्पित।
अन्य विकल्पों का विवरण:
बृहदेवश्वर मंदिर → चोल वंश द्वारा तमिलनाडु में निर्मित।
सूर्य मंदिर, मोढेरा → सोलंकी वंश द्वारा गुजरात में निर्मित।
लिंगराज मंदिर → सोमवंशी वंश द्वारा ओडिशा में निर्मित।
⭐ Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य
🔹 Khajuraho temples are divided into Hindu and Jain temples, showcasing rich art and culture.
🔹 Kandariya Mahadev Temple has a spire (shikhara) 31 meters high, symbolizing Mount Meru.
🔹 The temple has over 800 sculptures, famous for erotic art, which depicts the celebration of life.
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