actual iberty II. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that given below: The small village of Somnathpur contains an extraordinary temple, built around 1268 A.D. by the Hoyasalas - one of the most prolific temple builders of Karnataka. Belur and Helebid are among their better known works. While these suffered during the invasions of the 14th century, the Somnathpur temple stands more or less intact in near original condition This small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of its detailed sculpture covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars and even ceilings. It has three shikharas and stands on a star shaped, raised platform with 24 edges. The outer walls have a profusion of detailed carvings the entire surface run over by carved plaques of stone. There are vertical panels covered by exquisite figures of Gods and Goddess with many incarnations being depicted. There are nymphs too, some carrying an ear of maize (a symbol of plenty and prosperity). The elaborate ornamentation, very characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures, was a remarkable feature. On closer look and it is worth it - the series of friezes on the outer walls revealed intricately carved caparisoned elephants, charming horse-men, stylized flowers, warriors, musicians, crocodile and swans The temple was actually commissioned by Soma Dandanayaka or Somnath (he named the village after himself), the minister of Hoyasala king. Narasimha the Third. The temple was built to house three versions of Krishna. The inner centre of the temple was the kalyana mandapa. Leading from here were three corridors, each ending in a shrine, one for each kind of Krishna- Venugopal, Janardana and 2 x 4 = 8 Prasanna Keshava, though only two remain in their original form. In the darkness of the sanctum sanctorum, I tried to discern the different images. The temple's sculptural perfection is amazing and it includes the doors of the temple and the three elegantly carved towers. Questions: 1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it using headings and sub- Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. 1. Write a summary of the passage in not more than 80 words using notes made and also suggest a suitable title
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carefully and answer the questions that given below: The small village of Somnathpur contains an extraordinary temple, built around 1268 A.D. by the Hoyasalas - one of the most prolific temple builders of Karnataka. Belur and Helebid are among their better known works. While these suffered during the invasions of the 14th century, the Somnathpur temple stands more or less intact in near original condition This small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of its detailed sculpture covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars and even ceilings. It has three shikharas and stands on a star shaped, raised platform with 24 edges. The outer walls have a profusion of detailed carvings the entire surface run over by carved plaques of stone. There are vertical panels covered by exquisite figures of Gods and Goddess with many incarnations being depicted. There are nymphs too, some carrying an ear of maize (a symbol of plenty and prosperity). The elaborate ornamentation, very characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures, was a remarkable feature. On closer look and it is worth it - the series of friezes on the outer walls revealed intricately carved caparisoned elephants, charming horse-men, stylized flowers, warriors, musicians, crocodile and swans The temple was actually commissioned by Soma Dandanayaka or Somnath (he named the village after himself), the minister of Hoyasala king. Narasimha the Third. The temple was built to house three versions of Krishna. The inner centre of the temple was the kalyana mandapa. Leading from here were three corridors, each ending in a shrine, one for each kind of Krishna- Venugopal, Janardana and 2 x 4 = 8 Prasanna Keshava, though only two remain in their original form. In the darkness of the sanctum sanctorum, I tried to discern the different images. The temple's sculptural perfection is amazing and it includes the doors of the temple and the three elegantly carved towers. Questions: 1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it using headings and sub- Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. 1. Write a summary of the passage in not more than 80 words using notes made and also suggest a suitable title