Question

With reference to ‘Kumbhabhishekam of Brihadeeswarar Temple’, consider the following statements:

1. The consecration is done once in 10 years.

2. Brihadeeswarar Temple, which is dedicated to Shiva, was built by Rajendra Chola I.

3. Brihadeeswarar Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3​

Answer 1

Option C - 3 Only

☆ Explanation :-

• Statement 1 is incorrect :- As per the customs of Hinduism, ‘kumbhabhishekam’ is done once in 12 years.

• Statement 2 is incorrect :- Brihadeeswarar Temple, which is dedicated to Shiva, was built by Raja Raja Chola I (985 CE-1014 CE).

More Information

☆ Kumbhabhishekam :-

• The consecration (kumbhabhishekam) of 1,010-year-old Brihadeeswarar Temple or the Big Temple in Thanjavur has been performed with religious fervour and gaiety.

• As per the customs of Hinduism, ‘kumbhabhishekam’ is done once in 12 years.

• According to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department, the temple had ‘kumbhabhishekam’ in 1010, 1729, 1843, 1980 and 1997.

• Built by: Brihadeeswarar Temple, which is dedicated to Shiva, was built by Raja Raja Chola I (985 CE-1014 CE).

• Structure: The structure is an example of Dravidian architecture and it represents the ideology of Tamil civilization and the Chola Empire.

• The temple, which is believed to be built between 1003 and 1010 AD, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also known as Great Living Chola Temples.

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Answer 2

Answer:

option C

Explanation:

refer the above answer