Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2021 · Art and Culture · Question 31

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:<br/>1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.<br/>2. It is the only circular temple built in India.<br/>3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.<br/>4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 and 4

1. Correct. The Chausath Yogini Temple at Mitaoli near Morena is a circular temple and is generally dated to the Kachchhapaghata dynasty (around the 11th century).
2. Incorrect. It is not the only circular temple in India; other Chausath Yogini temples, such as Hirapur (Odisha) and Bhedaghat (Jabalpur), also have circular plans.
3. Incorrect. The temple is associated with the Yogini/Shakta-Tantric tradition, not with promotion of the Vaishnava cult.
4. Correct. There is a popular belief that its circular design inspired the Indian Parliament building, though this is not firmly established as a historical fact.
Hence, statements 1 and 4 are correct.

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