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Consider the following statement regarding Vijayanagara temple architecture. 1. Tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars can be found in the temple premises 2. Animal figurines were made on the pillars of these temples. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement regarding Vijayanagara temple architecture. 1. Tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars can be found in the temple premises 2. Animal figurines were made on the pillars of these temples. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Important Points

  • The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features.
  • Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples.
  • The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars.
  • These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.
  • Also, many Amman shrines were added to the already existing temples during this period.

Additional Information

  • Vijayanagar was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty.
  • They were originally served under the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal. 

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