Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kishangarh, Ajmer.

• Nimbark Vaishnavism Sect was founded by Nimbarka in 7th century A.D., who is known for propagating the Dvaita-Advaita or “dualistic non-dualism”.  It is also known as ‘Bhedabheda’ Philosophy.
• The devotees of this cult worship Radha-Krishna as a couple. Rathod dynasty of Kishangarh gave protection to this cult.
• The principal seat of Nimbark cult is at Salemabad, Kishangarh, Ajmer.
• Ramanuja Vaishnavism Sect was founded by Ramanuja, an expounder of Vishishta-Advaita school of Vedanta. 
  • In 1503 A.D. Payohari Swami Shri Krishnadas Ji, a follower of Ramanuja Sect established a principal seat at Galata Ji (Jaipur).
• Vallabh Vaishnavism Sect was established by Vallabhacharya.
  • Its principal seat is located at Nathdwara, Rajsamand.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jodhpur.

• The Mahavira Jain temple is built in Osian of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.
  • The temple is an important pilgrimage of the Oswal Jain community.
  • The temple is visited by both Jain and Hindu.
  •  It was built during the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty by King Vatsaraja in 783 AD.
  • The Jain temple is dedicated to Mahavira and belongs to the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
• Some of the other Jain Temples in Rajasthan are:
• Dilwara temples, Mount Abu
• Mirpur Jain Temple, Sirohi
• Sanghiji Temple, Sanganer
• Ranakpur JainTemple, Ranakpur
• Nakoda Jain Temple, Barmer
• Lodurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
• Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Ajmer

The correct answer is Only 1 and 4. 

• Shakhambri Mata: 
  • Her temple is situated in Sambhar, Jaipur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Chauhan dynasty. 
• Karni Mata:
  • She is widely known as the goddess of the mouse. 
  • She is Kuldevi of Rathore dynasty of Bikaner. 
  • Her temple is situated in Deshnok, Bikaner.
  • The priest in the temple belongs to Charan caste. 
  • It is widely believed that with the blessings of Karni Mata, Rao Bika of Bikaner was able to establish his rule.

Additional Information

• Sachiya Mata:
  • Her temple is situated in Osian, Jodhpur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Oswal community.
  • There is an idol of black stones in the temple. 
• Tripura Sundari:
  • Her temple is situated in Talwada, Banswara.
  • She is known as Kuldevi of Solanki king Sidhraj Jaisingh of Gujarat. 
  • In Navratri, a fair is held here.

The correct answer is Legs ornaments.

• Legs Ornament
  • Traditional Rajasthani leg ornaments worn by women are made up of silver or gold metal such as Anguda, Bichuae, Jhanzar, Payal, Paijeb, etc.
  • These Leg Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• ​Anguda
  • ​The anguda is worn on the thumb of the toes.

• Bichua
  • ​The bichua is worn on the toes.

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• Jhanzar
  • ​The bells in Jhanzar make the sound of walking.

• Payal
  • ​It is similar to paijeb.
  • It is in a solid ring shape.
  • It makes a melodious sound.
• Paijeb
  • Paijeb is a chain of silver in which small bells are tied.

Additional Information

• Head Ornaments
  • Traditional Rajasthani head ornaments worn by women are rakhdi, tika, sheeshphool, thekda, tiki, and jhela made of silver or gold on the forehead and tucked or fastened in the hair.
  • These Forehead Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.
  • Rakdri
    • It is a rounded and heavy ornament.
  • Tika
    • ​Tika wore on the forehead is in the shape of the medal and tied with summang which hangs down the forehead.
  • Sheeshphool
    • ​It is the ornament worn on the hair with Borla.
    • The artistic work is done on this ornament.
• Neck Ornaments
  • Hansali, Dora, Chokada, Mala, Kanthi, Terata, Madliya, Chain, Moti-ki-mala, Takhti, Savia, Champakali, etc.
• Waist Ornaments
  • Kardhani: There are small bells attached to it and it is a major ornament worn on the waist. It covers all sides.

The correct answer is Suratkhana.

Additional Information

• Most influence of the Mughal style can be seen in Jaipur style, therefore, it has pictures of Kamasutra, Beggars, Laila-Majnu, elephant horses, rioters.
• The golden period of this style is considered to be the reign of Sawai Pratap Singh.
• Full Lenght stature portraits are unique features of the Jaipur style of painting.
• In this style, a painter named Sahib Ram made the portrait of Ishwar Singh the first Full-length portrait in Rajasthan.
• The artist of Jaipur state where he used to make paintings and miniatures was called Surat Khana.

Additional Information 

• Other important painting styles of Rajasthan
  • Marwar style
  • Mewar Style - This is the most ancient style of painting in  Rajasthan.
  • Hadoti style