Question

Which of the following temple is not of Gurjar-Pratihar style of architecture?

1. Someshwar Temple of Kiradu
2. Sun temple of Osian
3. Dadhimati Mata temple of Goth Manglod
4. Shiv temple of Charchoma

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Shiv temple of Charchoma

Shiv temple of Charchoma is NOT correct.

• Shiv temple of Charchoma temple is not of Gurjar-Pratihar style of architecture.
• Durra temple in Kota and Shiva temple in Charchoma are the example of Gupta architecture in Rajasthan.

 

• There are notable examples of architecture from the Gurjara-Pratihara era, including sculptures and carved panels.
• Their temples, constructed in an open pavilion-style.
• One of the most notable Gurjara-Pratihara styles of architecture was Khajuraho, built by their vassals, the Chandelas of Bundelkhand.
• The stone Nataraj/Natesha murti, in “chatura pose with jatamakuta and trinetra” and almost four-feet-tall, is a rare depiction of Lord Shiva in the Prathihara style.
• It is a rare sandstone idol. It is originally from the Ghateswara Temple at Baroli, Rajasthan.