SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 92

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q92

In the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, ______ was the traditional place of worship, where only the king, his retinue and the priests gathered.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Garbhagriha.

  • In the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, the "Garbhagriha" or inner sanctum was the traditional place of worship.
  • This innermost chamber of the temple was considered sacred and typically only accessible to the king, his retinue, and the priests.
  • It housed the main deity or object of worship, and rituals and offerings were conducted here as part of the temple's religious practices.
  • The Garbhagriha is a significant and revered space in many Hindu temples, symbolizing the core of spiritual worship.