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The ______ temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located Ellora, Maharashtra, India.1. Pataleshwar2. Bhairava3. Dudhnath4. Kailasha

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kailasha

The correct answer is Kailasha.

  • This is a part of the Ellora Cavesin Maharastra, India dedicated to Lord Shiva.
    • This temple is 84.1m in length and 29.3m in height. (Double the height of Greek Structure, Parthenon).
    • This is also the largest rock-cut temple in the world.
    • This is an example of Rahtrakuta's Architecture and was carved around 750 CE.
    • Other cave temples which are part of Ellora Caves areCarpenters Cave, Do Tal, Dasavatar, Rameshvara, and Chhota Kailash etc.
    • Other rock-cut caves include Ajanta Caves, Elephanta Caves, Bhaja Caves, Kanheri Caves etc.

  • Pataleashwara, located in Pune, is another example of Rashtrakuta Architecture. This is dedicated to the god of underworld or 'Patal'.
  • Dudhnath Temple is again a rock cut temple located in Jogighopa, Assam. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.


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