Question

Which of the following temples of the Chittorgarh Fort is a Jain temple?
1. Kumbh Shyam Temple
2. Saatveesh Devari
3. Samiddheswar Temple
4. Tulja Bhawani Temple

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Saatveesh Devari

The correct answer is Saatveesh Devari.

• Saatveesh Devari temples of the Chittorgarh Fort is a Jain temple.

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• Saatveesh Devari
  • It is located in the fort of Chittor. 
  • There are six Jain temples inside the fort of Chittor. 
  • The largest of these is the temple of Lord Adinath which has 52 Devakulikas.

• Kumbh Shyam Temple
  • This temple was constructed during the rule of Rana Kumbha. 
  • It was built in the popular Indo-Aryan style of that time.
  • The Kumbha Shyam Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 
  • It served as a private place of worship for Meera Bai.
  • Meera Bai was the follower of Guru from the holy land of Varanasi.
  • The Kumbha Shyam Temple has a Chattri dedicated to the guru, Swami Ravidas.
• Samiddheswar Temple
  • ​The Samadhishvara Temple is located in the Chittor Fort.
  • It is dedicated to Shiva, who is called "Samadhishvara".
  • The temple was constructed in the 11th century and was further restored in the 13th and 15th centuries.
• Tulja Bhawani Temple
  • ​Tulja Bhawani Temple was built around 1535 A.D.
  • It is located at Ram Pol, at the main entrance gate of the Chittorgarh Fort.
  • This temple is dedicated to Goddess Tulja Bhawani, also known as Turya Bhawani.