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Q: Which is the architectural rock of Brihaddiswara Temple located in Tamil Nadu?
  • A. Nagara
  • B. Gadag
  • C. Dravidian
  • D. Champa
Correct Answer: Option C - ■ The architectural style of Brihaddishvara Temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is Dravidian architecture. This temple is situated on the banks of river Kaveri. It is the largest temple in the southern part of India. ■ It has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ■ This temple was built by King Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 AD. ■ The architecture of this temple is the best example of the rules of science and geometry. ■ The temple houses an idol of Lord Shiva, known as Nataraja.
C. ■ The architectural style of Brihaddishvara Temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is Dravidian architecture. This temple is situated on the banks of river Kaveri. It is the largest temple in the southern part of India. ■ It has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ■ This temple was built by King Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 AD. ■ The architecture of this temple is the best example of the rules of science and geometry. ■ The temple houses an idol of Lord Shiva, known as Nataraja.

Explanations:

■ The architectural style of Brihaddishvara Temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is Dravidian architecture. This temple is situated on the banks of river Kaveri. It is the largest temple in the southern part of India. ■ It has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ■ This temple was built by King Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 AD. ■ The architecture of this temple is the best example of the rules of science and geometry. ■ The temple houses an idol of Lord Shiva, known as Nataraja.