Mylara cult
2023 AUG 26
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Why in news?
- The discovery of two ancient sculptures in Basrur, Karnataka, has led to the revelation that the Mylara cult existed in the coastal region.
About Mylara cult:
- Two sculptures resembling those from the 15th and 17th centuries were found in Basrur (historical trading city of the Medieval period).
- A unique sculpture depicting a royal hero sitting on a horse holding a sword and a bowl was found in a well.
- Another stone tablet containing Mylara and Mylaladevi sitting on an ornate horse and holding swords was found in a tank.
- The Mylara cult was a religious tradition in the Deccan region during the medieval period.
- The cult is centered around the worship of a goddess named Mylara, believed to be a form of Lord Shiva.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mylara cult’:
1.It was a religious tradition in the Deccan region during the medieval period.
2. The cult is centered around the worship of various manifestations of Buddha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer