Buddhist Architecture: March 17, 2022

March 17, 2022

Consider the following statements about Trilokinath temple:
1. Trilokinath temple represents Kashmiri-Kannauj art and sacred to only Hindus.
2. The silver idol of Kali was installed by Thakur Himpala as Mahishasur Mardani.
3. It is a wooden temple and Pauri festival is celebrated here in June.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only

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ANSWER – B

Trilokinath temple represents Kashmiri-Kannauj art which flourished during the period of Raja Lalitaditya of Kashmir.

This temple is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists alike.

The silver idol of Kali was installed by Thakur Himpala as Mahishasur Mardani.

It is a wooden temple and Pauri festival is celebrated here in August.

Which of the following monasteries have the mani wheel which is reputed to be "self turning" on auspicious occasions?

(A) Tabo Gompa
(B) Kardang Gompa
(C) Tayul Gompa
(D) Gemur Gompa

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ANSWER – C

Tayul monastery houses a hundred million ‘mani’ wheel by turning the minds of sentiment beings open to the compassion of the lord.

This mani wheel is reputed to be “self turning” on auspicious occasions. According to the Lamas this wheel last turned on its own in 1986.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (MONASTARIES)
A. Tayul Gompa
B. Tabo Monastery
C. Sashur Gompa
D. Kardang Gompa
LIST 2 (ASSOCIATED WITH)
1. Lama Norbu
2. Lama Sarjan Rinchain
3. Deva Gyatso
4. Ye-Sashoad
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1 , D-4
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-4 , D-3
(C) A-3 , B-1 , C-4 , D-2
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

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ANSWER – D

Lama Norbu renovated the Kardang monastery in 1912.

Where is the famous 'Kye' Monastery located?

(A) Kelang
(B) Udaipur
(C) Sangla
(D) Kaza

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. A sculpture of 'Marichi Vajravarahi' belonging to 11th-12th centuries A.D. is seen in Guru Ghantal Gompa.
2. Sashur gompa belongs to red hat sect and is located among blue pines.
3. There is an idol dedicated to Bajreshwari Devi in the Gemur monastery.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

A sculpture of ‘Marichi Vajravarahi‘ belonging to 11th-12th centuries A.D. is seen in Gemur monastery, located in Lahaul.

Sashur gompa belongs to red hat sect and is located among blue pines.

There is an idol dedicated to Bajreshwari Devi in the Guru Ghantal Gompa.

Consider the following statements about Tabo monastary:
1. Chhamb is organized here every year in the month of October.
2. Tabo is known as Ajanta of Himalayas.
3. It was built by western Tibet ruler in 996 A.D. on the banks of Spiti River.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Chhamb is organized here every year in the month of October.

Tabo is known as Ajanta of Himalayas.

It was built by western Tibet ruler in 996 A.D. on the banks of Spiti river.

Which of the following statements is not correct about 'Kardang Monastery'? [HP Naib Tehsildar (Main)-Oct 2018]

(A) The library here has a large collection of Kangyur and Tangyur.
(B) It is the largest Monastery prevalent in the whole region.
(C) It is situated at fifteen thousand feet high 'Rangcha Peak‘
(D) It was built by Lama Sarjan Rinchain.

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ANSWER – D

Kardang is the largest Gompa popular throughout the region. It was erected around A.D. 900. It was in ruins uptil 1912 when ‘Lama Norbu’ of Khardang renovated it.

Which of the following monastery was built around 996 AD by Ye-Sashoad, the ruler of Western Tibet? [HPAS (Pre) Exam-2018]

(A) Tabo
(B) Kardang
(C) Tayul
(D) Gemur

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ANSWER – A