The beautiful structural monument 'Sun Temple of Konark' is oriented in such a way that the first rays of the sun strike which specific part of the temple? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The beautiful structural monument 'Sun Temple of Konark' is oriented in such a way that the first rays of the sun strike which specific part of the temple?
A. The southern wheel
B. The dance hall (Natya Mandap)
C. The summit kalasa
D. The main entrance/garbhagriha area
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The temple was designed with immaculate astronomical precision so that the dawn sun rays would pass directly across the horizon and illuminate the inner sanctum.
Explanation:
Ata-ullah, the chief architect of Bibi Ka Maqbara, was the son of Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the principal architect of the grand Taj Mahal in Agra.
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