Question

In which caves, is the famous Kailash temple located?
a.Baagh
b.Amaravati
c.Ellora
d.Ajanta

Answer 1

Hint: The Kailash temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the caves. It was built during the Medieval times and is the largest rock built temple in India. It is a Shiva temple and is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the Aurangabad district.

Complete answer step by step: The Kailash temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, a religious complex consisting of 34 rock-cut monasteries and temples. It was built by King Krishna I in AD 760 to represent Mt Kailasa (Kailash), Shiva’s Himalayan abode. The temple was carved from top to bottom with only simple hammers and chisels.
Option A.Bagh caves in Madhya Pradesh are very famous for the Buddhist temples made of rocks.
Option B. Amravati caves are also a place to visit for its Buddhist attractions and statues. This place also has a lot of temples that are not as famous as the rest.
Option C. Ellora caves are the caves in which the Kailash, also known as Kailasa temple was built.
Option D. Ajanta caves are also extremely popular for their old and antique rock-cut Buddhist temples and cave monuments, which are located in Madhya Pradesh in the district of Aurangabad.
The correct answer to this question is option C - Ellora caves.

Note: This temple which is known to resemble the abode of Lord Shiva, is said to be built by the Rashtrakuta Dynasty on Mount Kailash. This temple is built from the purest form of Sandstone and is the true home lord Shiva.