Famous Temples in India

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Which temple in India is known as the 'Golden Temple'?

  1. Tirupati Balaji Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Sri Harmandir Sahib

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is a revered Sikh gurdwara in Amritsar, Punjab.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Somnath Temple

  3. Mahakaleshwar Temple

  4. Kedarnath Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Somnath Temple in Gujarat is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Which temple in India is known as the 'Temple of a Thousand Pillars'?

  1. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  2. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  3. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  4. Lingaraja Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, is renowned as the 'Temple of a Thousand Pillars'.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the four Dhams?

  1. Badrinath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Jagannath Temple

  4. Ranganathaswamy Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the four Dhams dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which temple in India is known as the 'Akshardham' and is a modern marvel of architecture?

  1. Swaminarayan Akshardham

  2. ISKCON Temple

  3. Birla Mandir

  4. Lotus Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi is a grand temple complex showcasing Indian culture and spirituality.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival?

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  4. Badrinath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is famous for its annual Rath Yatra festival, where Lord Krishna's idol is taken out in a procession.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is one of the richest temples in the world?

  1. Tirupati Balaji Temple

  2. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  3. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  4. Lingaraja Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is one of the richest temples globally.

Which temple in India is known as the 'Sun Temple' and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Lingaraja Temple

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in the Himalayas?

  1. Kedarnath Temple

  2. Badrinath Temple

  3. Gangotri Temple

  4. Yamunotri Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in the Himalayas.

Which temple in India is known as the 'White Temple' and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu?

  1. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  4. Lingaraja Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'White Temple' and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Brahma and is one of the five Brahma temples in the country?

  1. Pushkar Brahma Temple

  2. Somnath Temple

  3. Mahakaleshwar Temple

  4. Kedarnath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushkar Brahma Temple in Rajasthan is dedicated to Lord Brahma and is one of the five Brahma temples in India.

Which temple in India is known as the 'Temple of the Sun God' and is located in Konark?

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Lingaraja Temple

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is known as the 'Temple of the Sun God' and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is known for its annual Brahmotsavam festival?

  1. Tirupati Balaji Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Sri Harmandir Sahib

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is known for its annual Brahmotsavam festival.

Which temple in India is known as the 'Temple of the Golden Chariot' and is located in Puri?

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  4. Badrinath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is known as the 'Temple of the Golden Chariot' due to its annual Rath Yatra festival.

Which temple in India is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Somnath Temple

  3. Mahakaleshwar Temple

  4. Kedarnath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures.

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