CUET Preparation Today
Identify the saints whose images were consecrated in a Shiva temple in 945 C.E. A. Parantaka Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A, B, C Only C, D, E Only B, C, E Only A, D, E Only |
B, C, E Only |
The correct answer is Option (3) → B, C, E Only A. Parantaka The Chola kings often attempted to claim divine support and proclaim their own power and status by building splendid temples that were adorned with stone and metal sculpture to recreate the visions of these popular saints who sang in the language of the people. These kings also introduced the singing of Tamil Shaiva hymns in the temples under royal patronage, taking the initiative to collect and organise them into a text (Tevaram). Further, inscriptional evidence from around 945 suggests that the Chola ruler Parantaka I had consecrated metal images of Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar in a Shiva temple. These were carried in processions during the festivals of these saints. |
