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Q86 (NDA-I/2019) History & Culture › Heritage & Misc Culture › Historical sites and monuments Answer Verified

Consider the following description of the Samadhi of a former Prime Minister of India: Central Samadhi platform comprises nine sare black polished granite solid stone blocks, capped with a ‘Diya’ in the centre. The number nine holds significance and represents the navarasas, navaratras and navagrahas. Then placement of the nine-sare Samadhi is in a circular lotus shaped pattern. The nine-sare platform is accessed in four cardinal directions by pathways made in white composite tiles so that the floor does not get heated. Identify the Samadhi:

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The description refers to 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, located at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi. The memorial's design is deeply symbolic, featuring a central samadhi platform composed of nine square black polished granite blocks, which represent the 'Navarasas' (nine emotions), 'Navaratras' (nine nights), and 'Navagrahas' (nine planets). These blocks are arranged in a circular lotus-shaped pattern, reflecting Vajpayee's political affiliation and the national flower. The platform is capped with a central 'Diya' (lamp) and is accessed via pathways made of white composite tiles from four cardinal directions, designed to remain cool for visitors. The project was executed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and funded by the Atal Smriti Nyas. Other options like Shakti Sthal (Indira Gandhi), Shantivan (Jawaharlal Nehru), and Veer Bhumi (Rajiv Gandhi) have distinct architectural styles.

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