Mylara cult

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