Question

The Jagannath Temple is a remarkable example of which architectural style?

• A. Dravidian architecture
• B. Mauryan architecture
• C. Indo-Saracenic architecture
• D. Kalinga architecture

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Kalinga architecture

- The Jagannath temple is a remarkable example of Kalinga architecture, a unique style characteristic of the Odisha region. - The temple complex features various shrines, gardens, and sacred tanks, creating a peaceful atmosphere conducive to worship. - The main temple is centrally located in the inner courtyard, elevated on a raised platform. - It was designed ingeniously, the temple ensures that no shadow ever falls on the ground at any point throughout the day. - The core of the temple, the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha), houses the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. - At the temple's peak, a 20-foot-high chakra (wheel) is positioned so that it is visible from every corner of the city.