Indian Temples - Architecture and their styles

Which century does this temple belong to? (look at the image, observe and eliminate the wrong answers)

• 2nd century

• 11th century

• 8th century

• 18th century

Answer explanation

This is Virupaksa temple, at Pattadakal, Karnataka, built in the 8th century. Pattadakal temples represent a blend of North and South Indian temple architecture.

This temple is in Kanchipuram, built in the 7th century. Which kings built this?

• Cholas

• Cheras

• Pandyas

• Pallavas

Name the part shown with arrow.

• Kalasha

• Amalaka

• Vimana

• Shikara

This is, Hoysaleswara temple, belongs to Hoysalas. This is situated at Halebidu. Where is Halebidu?

• Karnataka

• Telangana

• Andhrapradesh

• Maharastra

This is from Ajanta Caves. What were these spaces used as?

• Chaitya Hall

• Jain Beds

• Viharas for Monks

• Buddhist Stupas

What is this?

• Checkered games

• Jain Chess grids

• Mandala Grids

• Grids used to design forts

Which style does this single storied Gopura belong to?

• Nagara

• Dravida

• Hoysala

• Chalukya

This is the plan of Rajarani Temple. Where is it located?

• Modhera, Gujarat

• Bhubneswar, Orissa

• Amaravati, AP

• Sanchi, Madhyapradesh

What can the space be?

• Ardha Mandapa

• Pillared Mandapa

• Pudhu Mandapa

• Muga Mandapa

Which temple is this?

• Airavateswarar Temple, Darasuram

• Durga Temple, Aihole

• Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Khajuraho

• Kamakya Temple, Assam