With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. I was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: ​ 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. ​ 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. ​ 3. I was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. ​ 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. ​ Which of the statements given above are correct? ​

CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 1 and 4 only ​. According to an inscription dated to 1323 CE, the temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala (r. c. 1055 – 1075). There are other Chausath Yogini temples also, like at Jabalpur and in Odisha. It was devoted to the Yogini cult and has several sivalingas. Its circular design is said to be the inspiration behind the Parliament.

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