Famous Temples — Set 3
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Which South Indian temple features a massive shadow of the 'Kalash' that allegedly never falls on the ground?
Correct Answer: D. Brihadisvara Temple
The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur is famous for its engineering marvels. It is said that at noon, the shadow of its massive 80-ton dome does not fall on the ground. This temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I.
The famous Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is dedicated to which deity?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Ayyappa
The Sabarimala Temple is located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, a deity believed to be the son of Shiva and Mohini. The temple is situated in the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Where is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, known for having the longest corridor among all Hindu temples, located?
Correct Answer: D. Rameswaram
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. It has a corridor that is approximately 1,220 meters long with massive carved pillars. It is one of the four holy Char Dham sites.
The Pashupatinath Temple, a major Shiva pilgrimage site, is located in which capital city?
Correct Answer: A. Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the main temple courtyard.
Which temple is located at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula and dedicated to a virgin goddess?
Correct Answer: D. Kumari Amman Temple
The Kumari Amman Temple is located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Devi Kanyakumari, an incarnation of the mother goddess. The temple is situated at the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.
The Sun Temple at Modhera, known for its geometric Surya Kund, was built during the reign of which dynasty?
Correct Answer: A. Solankis
The correct answer is 'Solankis'. The Sun Temple at Modhera was built by King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty in 1026. It is located in Gujarat on the banks of the river Pushpavati. The temple features a large rectangular stepped tank called the Surya Kund.
The famous Jaganmohan Palace is near which Mysore temple known for its Chamundi Hill location?
Correct Answer: D. Chamundeshwari Temple
The Chamundeshwari Temple is located on the top of Chamundi Hills in Mysore. It is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the Wodeyar family. A giant monolithic Nandi statue is also located on the way to the temple.
In which state is the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar Temple is located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in Peninsular India. The temple is unique as its linga has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
The historic 'Golden Temple' in Amritsar is also known by which official name?
Correct Answer: D. Harmandir Sahib
The Harmandir Sahib is the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. It was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru. The upper floors were covered with gold by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 19th century.
Which temple architecture is a hybrid of Nagara and Dravida styles?
Correct Answer: D. Vesara
Vesara architecture emerged in the Deccan region under the Chalukyas and Hoysalas. it combines elements from the Northern Nagara and Southern Dravida styles. This style is prominently seen in the temples of Karnataka.