GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Which one of the following places is known for rock-cut temple architecture?
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Kanchipuram
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Mamallapuram
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Thanjavur
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Gongaikonda Cholapuram
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Situated in Mamallapuram of Tamil Nadu, Varaha Cave Temples is a gorgeous example of Pallava architecture that dates back to 7th century.
Detailed explanation-2: -Its circular shikara, is in vesara style architecture. The shikhara is erected on a circular griva, which has kudus and maha-nasikas on its four sides and each nasika has an image of Ganesha.
Detailed explanation-3: -It lies along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal 37 miles (60 km) south of Chennai (Madras). The town’s religious centre was founded by a 7th-century-ce Hindu Pallava king-Narasimhavarman, also known as Mamalla-for whom the town was named.
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