Question

 Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding monolithic temple of Ellora (Kailash temple)?
1. It was built by Rajendra chola.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva
3. It is a type of Brahmanical rock-cut architecture.
4. None of the Above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : It was built by Rajendra chola.

• Cave 16 is well known as the Kailash or Rang Mahal.
• It is a great monolithic temple.
• The final type of Brahmanical rock-cut architecture consists of one example only, the Kailash (Siva's Paradise) at Ellora.
• It stands a class apart by itself. Instead of the underground halls like caves, it is isolated from the surrounding rock and carved both on the outside and inside.
• The gigantic monolithic Kailaśa temple at Ellora is one of the most spectacular and awesome accomplishments of the multifaceted Raśtrakuta kings in India.
• Krishna I was mainly responsible for getting excavated the famous Kailaśa cave at Ellora and it was again he who had adorned the great Śivalinga enshrined therein with gold and jewel ornaments.
• It is believed that abode of lord Śiva is in mount Kailaśa, so great care has been taken in carving the temple as a unique and apparently divine in beauty and grandeur. The Kailaśa temple as name suggests is dedicated to Śiva as the Lord of mount Kailaśa. The temple has a Śivalinga in its sanctum sanctorum.