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The Puri Jagannath Temple: A Hindu Temple of Religious Significance

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What is the significance of the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. It is one of the four holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites.

  2. It is the largest Hindu temple in India.

  3. It is the oldest Hindu temple in India.

  4. It is the most visited Hindu temple in India.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Puri Jagannath Temple is one of the four holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, along with the Badrinath Temple, the Dwarka Temple, and the Rameshwaram Temple.

What is the main deity worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. Lord Jagannath

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Shiva

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main deity worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple is Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.

What is the annual festival associated with the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annual festival associated with the Puri Jagannath Temple is the Rath Yatra, a nine-day festival that culminates in a procession of three chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra.

What is the architectural style of the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. Kalinga style

  2. Dravidian style

  3. Nagara style

  4. Vesara style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Puri Jagannath Temple is built in the Kalinga style of architecture, which is characterized by its curvilinear towers and intricate carvings.

What is the height of the main tower of the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. 192 feet

  2. 214 feet

  3. 236 feet

  4. 258 feet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The height of the main tower of the Puri Jagannath Temple is 214 feet.

What is the material used to build the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. Sandstone

  2. Limestone

  3. Granite

  4. Laterite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Puri Jagannath Temple is built using sandstone.

When was the Puri Jagannath Temple built?

  1. 11th century

  2. 12th century

  3. 13th century

  4. 14th century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Puri Jagannath Temple was built in the 12th century.

Who is the founder of the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. King Indradyumna

  2. King Anangabhima III

  3. King Chodaganga Deva

  4. King Kapilendra Deva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Puri Jagannath Temple was founded by King Indradyumna.

What is the significance of the Rath Yatra festival?

  1. It commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath to his birthplace.

  2. It commemorates the victory of Lord Jagannath over the demon king Ravana.

  3. It commemorates the marriage of Lord Jagannath with Goddess Lakshmi.

  4. It commemorates the coronation of Lord Jagannath as the king of the universe.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rath Yatra festival commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath to his birthplace, Gundicha Temple.

What is the distance between the Puri Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple?

  1. 1 mile

  2. 2 miles

  3. 3 miles

  4. 4 miles


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The distance between the Puri Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple is 3 miles.

How many chariots are used in the Rath Yatra festival?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Three chariots are used in the Rath Yatra festival.

What is the color of the chariot of Lord Jagannath?

  1. Red

  2. Blue

  3. Green

  4. Yellow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chariot of Lord Jagannath is red in color.

What is the color of the chariot of Lord Balabhadra?

  1. Black

  2. White

  3. Green

  4. Yellow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chariot of Lord Balabhadra is black in color.

What is the color of the chariot of Goddess Subhadra?

  1. Yellow

  2. Green

  3. Red

  4. Blue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chariot of Goddess Subhadra is yellow in color.

How many people attend the Rath Yatra festival each year?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 3 million people attend the Rath Yatra festival each year.

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