Consider the following statements about the Kailashnath temple at Ellora and identify the incorrect ...........

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Consider the following statements about the Kailashnath temple at Ellora and identify the incorrect one/s.

1. Dedicated to Shiva it is a complete rock cut temple built by the Chalukyas.

2. It is a Dravida style temple complete with a central Vimana and Gopuram.

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1 only

2 only

All of the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect.
The Kailash or Kailasanatha temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora; Maharashtra, India was constructed by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in 756-773 CE (8th Century). The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya styles.

Second statement is correct. Kailash is a combination of the southern and northern styles. It has, however, a strong Dravidian Complex with the following components:
(i) Gopuram or entrance gate-way
(ii) Nandi mandapa
(iii) The main vimana
(iv) The surrounding cloisters and
The entrance to the temple courtyard features a low gopuram. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).

The adhisthana or plinth of the vimana is a solid mass of rock and its impressive height lends grandeous to the entire structure. The base greatly resembles the lower part of a chariot. The whole temple looks like a chariot resting on the back of elephants.
The vimana proper is approached by flights of steps from both the courtyards.