Famous Temples — Set 7
Famous Places · प्रसिद्ध मंदिर · Questions 61–70 of 70
In which state is the famous Sabarimala Temple situated?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Sabarimala Temple is located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and is situated within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The temple attracts millions of pilgrims annually.
The Kailash Temple, an enormous monolithic structure carved from a single rock, is located in which caves?
Correct Answer: B. Ellora Caves
The Kailash Temple is the main attraction of the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra. it was commissioned by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. This masterpiece is carved from a single basalt cliff.
The temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. The temple is often called the Temple of Seven Hills.
The famous Kamakhya Temple is a major center for Tantric worship in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Assam
Kamakhya Temple is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The Ambubachi Mela is the most significant festival celebrated here.
The Angkor Wat temple complex, a national symbol of its country, is located in which nation?
Correct Answer: C. Cambodia
Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world. It was originally built as a Hindu temple for Lord Vishnu. Later, it became a Buddhist temple complex.
The shrine of Vaishno Devi, a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, is located in which state or union territory?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Vaishno Devi Temple is located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to the Hindu Mother Goddess, Vaishno Devi. Pilgrims trek uphill from the town of Katra to reach the shrine.
The Rameswaram Temple, where Lord Rama is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswamy Temple is located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the four holy Char Dham sites. The temple is famous for its long and beautiful corridors.
The temple of Lord Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Kedarnath Temple is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is situated near the Mandakini river in the Himalayas. The temple is accessible only by foot or helicopter from Gauri Kund.
In which state is the Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar located?
Correct Answer: C. Gujarat
The Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar is one of the largest temple complexes in Gujarat. It was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. There is another famous Akshardham temple in New Delhi.
Which temple is located at the southern tip of India in the town of Kanyakumari?
Correct Answer: B. Kumari Amman Temple
The Kumari Amman Temple is situated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the goddess Devi Kanyakumari. It is located at the confluence of the three seas: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.