Which of the Following Is Not True About the Kandariya

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the Kandariya Mahadeva?

• A) it is seen as a "cosmic mountain," a link between heaven and earth
• B) it contains a sculpture of the god Shiva in a central room
• C) it is aligned with the rising and setting of the sun
• D) the exterior is very simple with few sculptures
• E) it was intended to encourage Hindu worship

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