Question

At Kadri Manjunatha temple , there is a huge bronze statue of _____ which is about a thousand years old.
A. Avalokiteshvara
B. Gommata
C. Koti Chennaya
D. All

Answer 1

Hint:Kadri manjunatha temple was one of the oldest temples in Southern India. This temple has connections between two religions Hinduism and Buddhism. The idol present in this temple is considered as the oldest bronze idols in India.

Complete answer:
We will discuss the Kadri Manjunatha temple. It is located in the kadri Hills , Mangalore , Karnataka. Mangalore is one of the major city in Karnataka. Kadri Manjunatha temple was built on the Highest Hill at Kadri. Upto the tenth century ,it was a Buddhist monastery. After the decline Buddhism in India, many Buddhist temples were converted into Hindu temples. Latter a Lord Shiva temple was built there. It was built with stones. This temple is situated in the heart of the city.
Let us discuss the myths associated with the temple. At Kadri Manjunatha temple , there is a huge bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara which is about a thousand years old. It was depicted as lord Shiva. Local people of the area link the temple with Parshurama, an avatar of Vishnu. Local people narrate a story regarding this temple which is , In this place Parshurama performed retribution. Lord Shiva came down with Parvathi and assured Parshurama that he would reside in this temple to bless the people. The graceful Thri Lokeshwara Idol is six arms and three faces seated in Padmasana pose.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Kadri Manjunatha temple belongs to the category of Tulnadu temples in the south Kannada region. Kadri was the centre of Buddhists . The followers of Buddhist were called Jogi and the monasteries were called Jogimutt.