What is a key architectural feature of the sun Temple at Modhera?
What is a key architectural feature of the sun Temple at Modhera?
मोढेरा के सूर्य मंदिर की एक प्रमुख वास्तुशिल्पीय विशेषता क्या है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Stepped tank/ स्टैप्ड टै
Explanation (English):
The Sun Temple at Modhera in Gujarat is famous for its unique stepped tank, called the Surya Kund. It is a large rectangular water tank with numerous small shrines and intricately carved steps. Devotees used to take a ritual bath here before entering the temple.
This tank is one of the finest examples of stepwell-style architecture in India. The temple itself was built during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty in the 11th century and is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya).
Extra facts:
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The temple is aligned in such a way that the first rays of the sun illuminate the sanctum.
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It reflects the architectural brilliance of the Solanki style.
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Declared a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
व्याख्या (Hindi):
गुजरात स्थित मोढेरा का सूर्य मंदिर अपनी सीढ़ीनुमा जलकुंड (Surya Kund) के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। यह एक बड़ा आयताकार जलाशय है जिसमें कई सीढ़ियाँ और छोटे-छोटे मंदिर बने हुए हैं। भक्तगण पूजा से पहले इसमें स्नान करते थे।
यह भारत की उत्कृष्ट स्टेपवेल (Stepwell) वास्तुकला का उदाहरण है। इस मंदिर का निर्माण 11वीं शताब्दी में चालुक्य (सोलंकी) वंश के भीम प्रथम के शासनकाल में हुआ था और यह सूर्य देव को समर्पित है।
अतिरिक्त तथ्य:
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मंदिर इस प्रकार बना है कि सूर्य की पहली किरणें गर्भगृह में पड़ती हैं।
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यह सोलंकी शैली की उत्कृष्ट वास्तुकला को दर्शाता है।
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इसे भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण (ASI) द्वारा संरक्षित स्मारक घोषित किया गया है।
Option Analysis:
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Gopuram → South Indian temple entrance tower ❌
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Garuda pillar → Not a feature of Modhera ❌
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Stepped tank → Correct ✅
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Vimana → Sanctum tower in South Indian temples ❌
Final Answer: Stepped tank
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