Write a short note on temples and religions of Gujarat during the Sola

1.	Write a short note on temples and religions of Gujarat during the Solanki period.
Answer» Somnath Temple, which is a temple of Lord Shiva, was the main temple of worship during the Solanki period. Hence, majority people followed Shaivism. Similarly, Dwarka Temple, which is a temple of Lord Krishna, was the main temple of worship for Vaishnav community. Impact of Buddhism reduced and Jainism increased during the Medieval Age. Hence, many great Jain temples were constructed during that period. Gujarat witnessed a tremendous progress in architecture, sculpture and painting. Rajasthani touch could be seen in the architecture of that age. The Sun Temple of Modhera built in 11th century, Vimala Vasahi temple of Abu constructed in 11th century, Rudramahalaya of 12th century, renovated Somnath temple of 12th century, Jain temples of Delwara, Abu constructed in 13th century, etc. are among the architectures that have attained important place in architecture of India.

Write a short note on temples and religions of Gujarat during the Solanki period.

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Somnath Temple, which is a temple of Lord Shiva, was the main temple of worship during the Solanki period. Hence, majority people followed Shaivism.
Similarly, Dwarka Temple, which is a temple of Lord Krishna, was the main temple of worship for Vaishnav community.
Impact of Buddhism reduced and Jainism increased during the Medieval Age.
Hence, many great Jain temples were constructed during that period.
Gujarat witnessed a tremendous progress in architecture, sculpture and painting.
Rajasthani touch could be seen in the architecture of that age.

The Sun Temple of Modhera built in 11th century, Vimala Vasahi temple of Abu constructed in 11th century, Rudramahalaya of 12th century, renovated Somnath temple of 12th century, Jain temples of Delwara, Abu constructed in 13th century, etc. are among the architectures that have attained important place in architecture of India.

Write a short note on temples and religions of Gujarat during the Solanki period.

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