Question

Which temple belongs to the period of Nanda Prabhu Kempegowda's reign?
A. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
B. DharmarayaSwamy Temple
C. Dodda Basavanna Temple
D. Someshwara Temple

Answer 1

Hint Kempegowda was the chief patent in the Indian state of Karnataka with the city of Bengaluru as capital. He came under the Vijayanagara empire. He was a great patron of art culture and architecture.

Complete step by step solution
Gavi gangadhareshwara temple is an example of Rock-cut architecture in south India. It reflects the Dravidian way of architecture. It is famous for discs made of stones in the forecourt. It is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, and was built by the Chief 10th of Bangalore Kempe Gowda.
Dharmaraya Swamy temple is one of the oldest temples dedicated to the Hindu Gods in the city of Bangalore. It was built by the Thigalas. The three colors are one of the oldest social groups in the vicinity of Bangalore. They mainly tilled soil and grew vegetables and flowers. The temple displays features of the Pallava dynasty and the Vijayanagar Empire.
Dodda Basavanna temple is also known as the Nandi Temple. It is located in South Bangalore. It is dedicated to Nandi, a Hindu demigod who was a devoted and attendant of Shiva.
The Someshwara temple was built during the reign of the Cholas. The Hindu God Shiva is the main deity who is worshipped in this temple. It is located in Bangalore.

Hence, the correct option is option A.

Note The temples in South India are built in the Dravidian style of architecture. It is seen mostly in the Hindu temples of the region. They are mostly cut out of rocks and have a tower over the garbhagriha called the vimanas.
The various kingdoms that ruled over the areas such as the Cheras, the Pandyas, the Gangas, the Chalukyas, and Vijayanagar Empire have made major contributions to the development of the Dravidian form of architecture