Famous Temples — Set 5
Famous Places · प्रसिद्ध मंदिर · Questions 41–50 of 70
The 'Pancha Rathas' at Mahabalipuram are dedicated to which epic characters?
Correct Answer: B. Pandavas
The correct answer is 'Pandavas'. The Pancha Rathas are five monolithic chariot structures in Mahabalipuram. They are named after the five Pandava brothers and their wife Draupadi. Despite the names, they are not actually related to the Mahabharata characters.
Which temple in Odisha is known as the 'White Pagoda'?
Correct Answer: B. Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is called the White Pagoda by European sailors. This is in contrast to the Konark Sun Temple, which was called the Black Pagoda. The temple is world-famous for its annual Ratha Yatra festival.
In which city is the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple, famous for its 14 gopurams, located?
Correct Answer: C. Madurai
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic site located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai. It is dedicated to Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Shiva). The temple is a major landmark of Dravidian architecture.
The famous Birla Mandir in Jaipur is dedicated to which deities?
Correct Answer: B. Lakshmi and Narayan
The Birla Mandir in Jaipur is constructed entirely of white marble. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan) and his consort Goddess Lakshmi. There are several Birla Mandirs located in major cities across India.
Which Sikh shrine is located on the spot where Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib
Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib is located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. It commemorates the site where the ninth Sikh Guru was executed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The Gurdwara was established in 1783.
The 'Hanging Temple' built into a cliff is located in which country?
Correct Answer: B. China
The Hanging Temple (Hanging Monastery) is located near Mount Heng in Shanxi Province, China. It was built more than 1,500 years ago and is famous for its position on a sheer cliff. It is the only temple that combines Chinese traditional religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Which temple in Tamil Nadu is famous for its bronze sculptures, specifically the Nataraja idol?
Correct Answer: A. Chidambaram Temple
The Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram is dedicated to Shiva as the Lord of Dance. It is one of the five holiest Shiva temples representing the element 'Akasha' (Aether). The temple features unique carvings depicting the 108 karanas of Bharatanatyam.
In which state is the ancient temple of Amarkantak, the source of the Narmada river, located?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Amarkantak is a pilgrimage town in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is known as 'Teerthraj' or the King of Pilgrimages. The Narmada, Son, and Johila rivers originate from this region.
The temple of Lord Mallikarjuna, one of the Jyotirlingas, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
The Mallikarjuna Temple is located in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. It is unique because it is both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha. The temple is situated on a flat top of the Nallamala Hills.
Which temple is considered the northernmost of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites?
Correct Answer: C. Badrinath
Badrinath is the northern site among the original Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The other three are Dwarka (West), Puri (East), and Rameswaram (South). It is located in the Himalayas at an elevation of about 3,100 meters.