With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:
1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2.It is the only circular temple built in India.
3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4.Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer:
(c)
Non-traditional
Core Books/NCERT
According to an inscription dated to 1323 AD, the Chausath Yogini temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala (reigned 1055 – 1075). Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Chausath Yogini Temple is also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple. This temple is so named because of the presence of a multitude of shiva lingas inside its cells. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are not correct. Many of the curious visitors have compared this temple with the Indian Parliament building (Sansad Bhawan) as both are circular in style. Many have drawn conclusions that this temple was the inspiration behind the Sansad Bhawan. Hence, statement 4 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.