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(IMPORTANT QUESTIONS) TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
(1).What is the architectural style of Chagoan Temple in Kinnaur ? Pagoda. Pentroof Pyramid None of these
EXPLANATION:--- • The Pagoda Style temples comprised successive roofs, placed one over the other and look like funnel. Chagoan Temple in Kinnaur • Pagoda style is common in China, Japan, Nepal, India, Korea, Sri Lanka etc. • Pagoda style in Himachal Pradesh is inherited from Nepal.
(2). The Jawalamukhi Temple in Kangra district is constructed in which Architectural Style ? Flat roof Style Dome Style. Pagoda Style Pent roof Style
EXPLANATION:-- • This style is the direct outcome of the Mughal and the Sikh rule. Jawalamukhi Temple (Kangra) • Some domes are flattened like the dome of Brajeshwari Temple in Kangra and the Jwalamukhi Devi Temple in Kangra, while others like Naina Devi Temple in Bilaspur has a round dome on top.
(3). Which of the following temple is constructed in Pagoda Style of Architecture ? Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan Bhutnath Temple, Mandi Hadimba temple, Manali. All of the above
EXPLANATION:-- • The Pagoda Style temples comprised successive roofs, placed one over the other and look like funnel. Hadimba temple, Manali. • Examples in this style are: • Prashar temple (Mandi) • Hadimba temple in Manali (Kullu) • Triyugi Naryan temple at Dyar (Kullu) • Manu temple at Shanshar (Kullu) • Maheshwar temple at Sungra (Kinnaur) • Chagoann temple (Kinnaur)
(4). Which of the following temple is known as the Ellora of Himachal Pradesh ? Bajreshwari Temple Baijnath Temple Triloknath Temple Masrur Temple.
The Masroor Temples are rock cut temples, sometimes called the Ellora of Himachal. • Masroor Temple is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. • They are a version of North Indian Nagara architecture style or Shikhara style.
(5). What is the architectural style of the temple on the corner of Lake Parashar ? [ HPAS(Pre) Exam-2018] Shikhar Style Pagoda style. Stupa Style Flatroof Style
(6). Consider the following statements:-- Bhuthnath Temple has features of Shikhara Style of temple architecture. Hadimba temple was built in Pagoda style by Raja Bahadur Singh. In Bhuthnath temple, the shivling is struck by lightening every year. Which of the above statement is / are correct ? 1 and 2 only. 2 only 3only 1 and 3 only
Bhootnath Temple Mandi Himachal Pradesh Hadimba Devi Temple Manali
(7). Consider the following statements : Masrur temple of district Kangra are known as Ajanta of Himachal Pradesh . Masrur temples are a group of 15 shrines and main shine is known as Thakurvada. These temples are built in Pagoda style by Kashmir Raja Lalitadiya . Which of the above statements is / are incorrect; 1 and 3 only. 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only None of the above
(8). Which feature is commonly seen in the construction of temples in the Lahaul-Spiti region? Flat roofs. Large open courtyards Pent roofs Dome style temples
Correct option: 1 In the Lahaul-Spiti region, flat roofs are commonly used in temple construction to suit the harsh climatic conditions and high altitude.