Question

The famous Gupta period Dashavatara Temple, recognised as one of the earliest Panchayatan temples in north India, is located at: 
1. Nachna-Kuthara
2. Bhitargaon
3. Tigawa
4. Deogarh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Deogarh

The correct answer is Deogarh.

• The Dashavatara Temple is one of the earliest known temples in North India and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• The Dashavatara Temple or Vishnu Temple also called the Gupta temple is at Deogarh.
• It was built during the Gupta period.
• The temple depicts the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
• The temple also features the idol of Lord Vishnu in a position of Nar Narayan Tapasya and another one shows him reclining on a serpent.
• It was the first temple in North India to have a Shikara.