Temple Architecture and History
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2022
Evidence Source
LinkID: ART_ARC_2022_04 Ref: Somnath: The Many Voices of a History by Romila Thapar
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?
1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratistha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present-day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
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Somnath Temple is a Jyotirlinga shrine described by Al-Biruni. Its modern installation (Pran Pratistha) was performed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1951.