Q. With reference to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha Mandir, recently inaugurated at Abhu Dhabi, consider the following statements:
1.It is built in traditional Vesara style of architecture.
2.Temple is surrounded by ‘Dome of Harmony’ and ‘Dome of Peace.
3.The temple has been built using cement.
4.The temple houses seven shrines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The temple is built in traditional Nagara style of architecture. The temple has been built by using fly ash instead of cement to reduce its carbon footprint. Nano tiles have been installed with designs to keep visitors comfortable even in extreme heat. It has not used any ferrous material.
Statements 2 and 4 are correct. The temple complex is surrounded by two prominent domes: the ‘Dome of Harmony’ and the ‘Dome of Peace,’ symbolizing unity and coexistence among different religions and cultures. The temple houses seven shrines, each dedicated to different deities hailing from the North, East, West and South parts of India.
Source: Forum IAS
