Consider the following statements regarding Kailashnath Temple, Ellora.
1. It is built completely in the Dravidian style.
2. Its main deity is Lord Shiva.
3. This temple was carved out of a portion of a hill.
4. It was built during the Chola phase at Ellora.
Which of the given statements is correct?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only 1, 2 and 3.
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The temple is completely built in the Dravidian style, showcasing characteristic features like pyramidal towers, pillared halls, and sculptural detailing.
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The main deity is Lord Shiva, and the temple represents Mount Kailash, his mythical abode.
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It was carved out of a single rock, using vertical excavation from top to bottom — a rare and monumental feat in Indian rock-cut architecture.
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Statement 4 is incorrect because the temple was built not during the Chola period but during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, specifically under King Krishna I in the 8th century CE.
Thus, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.