The innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple where the idol of the main deity is placed is called:
Garbhagriha
The ‘Garbhagriha’ is the central sanctum of a Hindu temple where the main deity’s idol is enshrined. It is a small, sacred chamber usually surrounded by a circumambulatory path. This part of the temple is considered the most auspicious and restricted to priests for rituals.
Important Questions from Art and Culture
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as
1. Aryadeva – Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga – Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni – Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
The Chief food of this state is :
