Question

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following questions:

(a) Name the place where the Temple is located.

(b) When and by whom was the Temple built?

(c) To which Deity was the temple dedicated?

(d) Mention outstanding features of the Temple

Answer 1

On the basis of the study of the picture of Brihadeswara Temples, the given headlines are answered as follows:

(a) The Brihadeswara Temple is located at Thanjavur.

(b) In 1000 AD, Rajaraja the Great, of the Chola dynasty built the Temple.

(c) The Temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva.

(d) The Temple consists of the Nandi mandapa, a pillared portico and an assembly hall, all interconnected and in the center of a spacious walled enclosure; Its massive tower rises to a height of 57 meters and is shaped like pyramid. It has thirteen successive story and its top is crowned by a single block stone, 8.6 meters high and it weighs about 80 tonnes. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with elaborate painting and magnificent sculptures.