Refresher – 2022
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Prakara refers to
Prakara refers to the entire compound that houses the Devalaya.
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Which temple is featured in the video illustrating loss of deities?
The Chilkur Balaji temple lost 5 deities due to theft. These have still not been traced. The Purohit of Chilkur Balaji temple made an plea passionately for the holders of the deities to return them to India. He also highlights the apathy with which ASI treats recovered deities.
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What does Jangama Teertha refer to
The great people are themselves Teertha, especially since they themselves have visited several Teerthas. That is why we touch their feet. They are called Jangama Teerthas
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Which among these is a characteristic feature of Dravida style temples
Pronounced horizontal lines in the superstructure is the characteristic feature of Dravida Devaalayas. The others are a feature of the Nagara style Devaalayas.
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Which terrorist organisation profited from sale of antiquities recently?
ISIS systematically looted the antiquities in Syria and Iraq region and used the proceeds for financing its terrorism and warfare. While this is the latest major incident, other terrorist organisations have also been accused of engaging in antiquity theft.
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Who among these are the essential companions to Adhama Yoga and Adhama Bhoga deities?
The Yoga and Bhoga vigrahas are normally seen in three forms – Adhama form, Madhyama form and Uttama form. The Adhama form is the simplest and in this form the Vigraha is accompanied by the consort on the lap and the vahana.
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Where are you likely to find the Devatas which are represented in the Vastu Purusha Mandala
The devataas represented in the Vastu Prusuha Mandala are established as Bhitti Devatas in some temples. This is not standard in all temples. This is the reason you would observe many devotees touching the walls of the GarbhaGrha when they are doing a Pradakshina.
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Who among these can be read further to learn about temples. Choose all options that are correct?
The books of Prof Nagaswamy, Percy Brown and Ananda Coomaraswamy are recommeded reference
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The roof of Kerala temple is covered with
The roof of the Kerala temples are tiled and use the characteristic baked tiles of the Malabar region. Sometimes they may be covered with copper sheets.
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The original purpose of a temple was
The temple was the centre of all activities of a society, including justice, governance, education, culture and commerce
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Who leads the India Pride project which leads the efforts to recover Indian antiquities?
The India Pride project was started as a legal effort to bring back the antiquities. It engaged in legal battles and in dialogues to identify and bring back antiquities to India
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What is Surya is depicted as holding in his arms in sculptures?
Sun and Lotus share a special relationship as Sun helps the Lotus bloom every morning. Therefore Surya is depicted holding two lotuses in his hands in sculptures
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Which among the following States has the maximum number of Jyotirlingas?
Maharashtra has three Jyotirlingas – Bhimashankar, Triambakeshwar and Grishneshwar. Madhya Pradesh has two – Ujjain and Omkareshwar. Varanasi is the only Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh.
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The Brahadeeswara temple of Thanjavur is more than 200 feet in height. What is the depth of its foundation?
The foundation of the devalaya is only 5 feet. This demonstrated how advanced and experienced temple builders of the past were.
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What is the significance of Ummattur Bujangeshwara temple?
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