Temples that are asked in SSC CBT (Tier-1) Exams.

Khajuraho Temple(Chandella dynasty)

The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi.
They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Chhatarpur, Madhya Pardesh
2. establised : Built between 950-1050 CE
3. estalished by : built during the rule of Rajput Chandella dynasty
4. declared world heritage by UNESCO : 1986

From where did it get the name, Khajuraho? As per the legends, the temples had, as their gate, two golden date-palm trees. And this is how Khajuraho was derived from the word ‘khajur’, which means date palm.

Bramheswara Temple

Brahmeswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, erected at the end of the 9th century CE, is richly carved inside and out

Points To be noted :
1. location : Siba Nagar, Brahmeswarpatna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2. establised : erected at the end of the 9th century CE, Completed: 1058
3. estalished by : by Kolavati Devi( Somavamsi king Udyotakesari's mother,) in honour of the deity Brahmeswara (a form of Lord Shiva)
4. Style :it is built in a panchayatana style(Wikipedia)

Jagdish Temple

Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan, just outside the royal palace. It has been in continuous worship since 1651. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-ji. It is a major monument in Udaipur.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Udaipur in Rajasthan
2. establised : 1651 A.D
3. estalished by : Maharana Jagat Singh(Dedicated to Lord Laxmi Narayan)
4. Style : Indo- Aryan architectural style

Dashavatara Temple

The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh which is 125 kilometers from Jhansi, in the Betwa River valley in northern-central India. It has a simple, one cell square plan and is one of the earliest Hindu stone temples still surviving today.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh
2. establised : Built in the Gupta Period(Completed in 500 CE)
3. Style : Nagara style

Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha

Sun Temple, Konârak On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Konark, Odisha
2. establised : Completed c. 1250
3. estalished by : Narasimhadeva I
4. declared world heritage by UNESCO : 1984(8th session)
5. style : kalinga

Brihadeeswara Temple,Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Brihadishvara temple, also called Rajarajeswaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is Known as the 'big temple', dedicated to Lord Shiva and is amongst one of the largest temples in the country. And make no mistake, this temple is 1000+ years old and the temple tower is a whopping 216 feet high, making it the tallest in the world.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
2. establised : Built in the year 1010 CE
3. established by :Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur,
4. Style : Dravidian architecture style

Somnath Temple, Somnath Gujarat

One of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, Somnath Temple is also the specimen of fine architecture. Dubbed as Eternal Shrine, it is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna ended his Lila and thereafter for heavenly abode. This legendary temple is said to have vandalized numerous times in the history but with the help of zealot Hindu Kings the temple was rebuilt each time.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Somnath, Gujarat,
2. establised : 1947 Sardar Vallabhai Patel proposed to build it, completed in 1951
3. In a nutshell
   • The Chaulukya (Solanki) king Mularaja possibly built the first temple at the site sometime before 997 CE,
   • The temple was built around 649 CE although there are inscriptions that hint at a temple present earlier than that date
   • The temple was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The most notable attacks were by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1024 CE and by Alauddin Khilji’s army in 1299.
   • The temple was at a later date attacked by the Portuguese and by Aurangazeb (who else!) who forbid Hindus to worship at the temple.
   • The present temple was constructed in 1951 under the aegis of Sardar Patel and K.M.Munshi.
4. Style : present temple is built in the Chaulukya style

Badrinath Temple, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Chamoli, Uttarakhand
2. establised : 9th century
3. estalished by : Adi Shankarcharya established Badrinath as a Hindu pilgrimage site by installing the idol of Badrinath that he found in River Alaknanda.
4. style : --no data--

Kedarnath Temple,Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is said to be more than 1,200 years old. It was built by Adi Shankaracharya and is among one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. A visit to the Kedarnath temple is also an integral part of the famous Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
2. establised : 8th century A.D.
3. estalished by : Adi Shankarcharya
4. style : --no data--

Sanchi Stupa, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

The highlight of the region is the Great Stupa of Sanchi, founded thousands of years ago by Emperor Ashoka and decorated with some of the best Buddhist artwork in the world.The main body of the stupa symbolises the cosmic mountain. It is topped by a ‘harmika’ to hold the triple umbrella, or ‘chhatraveli’, which represents the three jewels of Buddhism – the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The high circular terrace against the base is accessible by staircases and is designed for worshippers to be able to walk around the stupa.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Sanchi, Raisen District, Madhya pradesh
2. establised : 3rd century BCE
3. estalished by : emperor Ashoka
4. style : Buddhist style

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Sri Ramanatha Swamy and Parvathavarthini temple are located near the sea Shore on the eastern side of the island. It is well known for its architectural beauty of magnificent corridors with massive sculptured pillars on either side. Internationally famous Third Corridor/ Court is almost 23 ft high, running East-West 690 feet; North-South 435 feet and the inner wing - running East-West 649 feet and North –South -395 feet. There are 1212 Pillars in these corridors.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Ramanathapuram, Tamil nadu
2. establised : 12th century
3. estalished by : Sethupathy Maravar
4. style : Dravidian style

Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra, Jammu and Kahsmir

Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess, Devi. The words "Maa" and "Mata" are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Vaishnavi was formed from the combined energies of Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

Points To be noted :
1. location : Bhavan, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
2. Other names: Vaishnavi, Mata Rani, Ambe, Trikuta, Sherawali, Jyotawali, Pahadawali
3. establised :1846 when he donated Rs 5 lakh towards the development of the shrine.
4. estalished by : by Maharaja Gulab Singh
5. style : --no data--

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