Situated at Deogarh, Dashavatar Temple of the Gupta period which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu was earliest known _______ in north India due to its style of architecture.

The correct answer is Panchayatan Temple.

Key Points

• Dashavatar Temple of the Gupta period which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu was earliest known Panchayatan Temple in north India due to its style of architecture.
  • The shrines are dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his ten incarnations.
  • The temple also features the idol of Lord Vishnu in a position of Nar Narayan Tapasya and another one shows him reclining on a serpent.
  • It was the first temple in North India to have a Shikhara.
  • It also consist of shrines of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Brahma, and Indra.

Additional Information

• Chausath Yogini Temple
  • The Chausath Yogini temple is in Mitaoli village in Morena district 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Gwalior.
  • The temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala (r. c. 1055 – 1075).
  • This is a yogini temple dedicated to sixty-four yoginis.
• Patalpuri Temple
  • Patalpuri Temple is a Hindu temple which is situated in the Indian state of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Patalpuri Temple is located inside Allahabad Fort.
• Visalakshi Temple
  • It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi, an aspect of Parvati/Gauri.
  • The temple is located in the Meer Ghat area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Ganges River.
  • It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the most sacred temples dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother.