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Which one among the following statements about the Kailashanatha temple at Ellora is not correct ........

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Which one among the following statements about the Kailashanatha temple at Ellora is not correct?

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The temple was carved out of rocks in the Eighth Century CE

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva

The superstructure of the temple corresponds to the Nagara style

The temple has both Shaiva and Vaishnava sculptures

Explanation:

- Option 1: The temple was carved out of rocks in the Eighth Century CE

- This statement is correct. The Kailashanatha temple at Ellora was constructed in the 8th century CE during the reign of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.

- Option 2: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva

- This statement is correct. The Kailashanatha temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents Mount Kailash, Shiva's abode.

- Option 3: The superstructure of the temple corresponds to the Nagara style

- This statement is not correct. The superstructure of the temple follows the Dravidian style rather than the Nagara style, which is more associated with Northern Indian temple architecture.

- Option 4: The temple has both Shaiva and Vaishnava sculptures

- This statement is correct. Although primarily a Shaiva temple, it includes sculptures related to both Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions.

The statement that is not correct is Option 3, concerning the architectural style: The superstructure corresponds to the Dravidian style, not the Nagara style.

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