Question

Who constructed Rajarajeshwara Temple?
A. King Raja Raja Chola
B. King Ashok
C. King Mahendra
D. King Dhangadeva

Answer 1

Hint:The Rajarajeshvara Temple is a Shiva temple situated in Taliparamba in the Kannur district of Kerala. It represents ancient Chola type architecture blended with Traditional Kerala style.

Complete answer:
The Rajarajeshvara Temple is one of the 108 Shiva Temples in Kerala and had the tallest Shikhara in its time.
King Raja Raja Chola rebuilt the temple in the 10th century (1010 AD). Parshuram had originally created the temple long before the onset of Kali Yug. It is believed that the Shiva Linga in the temple is several centuries old. Legend has it that the head of Goddess Sati fell in Taliparamba following her self-immolation. Therefore, it is also a shakti peeth. The Shiva Linga is claimed to have vanished after Sage Maandhata's death who originally installed it there. It is said to have reappeared after Lord Rama stopped by to offer his prayers to Lord Shiva here and therefore Devotees aren't allowed to enter the namaskara mandapam even today. The temple is quite sacred and non Hindus aren't allowed to enter the temple premises. The temple was reconstructed into its present form in 1010 AD shortly before Raja Raja Chola's death. The architecture boasts of Traditional Kerala style and Chola Architecture showcasing it as an architecture of the Chola Dynasty.

Therefore, the correct option is A) Raja Raja Chola.

Note:A brief history of the Temple shows the original creator of the Temple. The temple though originally created by Parshuram was renovated and recreated by King Raja Raja Chola in the tenth century. This shows that he is the one behind the establishment of the modern temple.