Baroli Temples

IN NEWS:

• The rare sandstone ninth century idol from Baroli Temples, that was smuggled out of country in 1998 has returned to the country.

About the Temples:

• The Baroli Temples Complex, also known as the Badoli temples, is located in Baroli village in Rawatbhata town in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, India.
• The complex of eight temples is situated within a walled enclosure; an additional temple is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away.
• The Ghateshwara Mahadeva temple is the most prominent and the largest in the complex.
• They are built in the Gurjar Pratihar style of temple architecture dated to the tenth century A.D.
• All nine temples are under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India for conservation and protection.

About the Idol:

• The idol was stolen from Ghateswara Temple, Baroli, Rajasthan.
• It is a sandstone Natesa figure that stands tall at almost 4 ft,
• It is a rare and brilliant depiction of Shiva in the late 9th century Prathihara style of Rajasthan.
• A beautiful depiction of Nandi is shown behind the right leg of the Natesa icon.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Baroli Temples is located in the state of:
(a)Rajasthan 
(b)Karnataka
(c)Gujarat
(d)Madhya Pradesh

Answer to prelims question