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Difficulty: HardCultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

Consider the following statements regarding the distinct structural features of Hoysala temple architecture:

1. The temples are typically built on a complex stellate (star-shaped) plan and constructed primarily using soft chloritic schist (soapstone).
2. The entire temple structure is elevated on a wide polygonal platform known as a 'Jagati', which functions as an open circumambulatory path.
3. The interior design of Hoysala temples strictly excludes a Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), utilizing open pillared halls exclusively for congregational worship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Hoysala architecture is renowned for its soapstone medium, stellate ground plans, and raised Jagati platforms. Statement 3 is false because a Garbhagriha is a fundamental component of Hoysala temples.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1
Statement 1 is correct.
Hoysala architects of medieval Karnataka extensively used soft soapstone (chloritic schist), allowing intricate carving and innovative stellate (star-shaped) shrine layouts.
2
Analyze Statement 2
Statement 2 is correct.
Hoysala temples are built on an elevated terrace called a Jagati, which serves as a pradakshinapatha (circumambulatory path) around the temple.
3
Analyze Statement 3
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Hoysala temples consistently incorporate one or more sanctum sanctorums (Garbhagrihas), structured in single (ekakuta), double (dvikuta), triple (trikuta), or multiple shrine arrangements.

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Hoysala Temple Architectural Features
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