Holy Sites of Hinduism

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Which of the following is considered the holiest city in Hinduism?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Ayodhya

  3. Haridwar

  4. Rameshwaram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is considered the holiest city in Hinduism and is located on the banks of the Ganges River.

The Char Dham pilgrimage in Hinduism includes which four holy sites?

  1. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri

  2. Dwarka, Puri, Rameshwaram, Badrinath

  3. Somnath, Dwarka, Puri, Konark

  4. Vaishno Devi, Amarnath, Hemkund Sahib, Badrinath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Char Dham pilgrimage includes four holy sites: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, all located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India.

Which Hindu temple is known as the 'Golden Temple' and is located in Amritsar, Punjab?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  4. Harmandir Sahib


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is a prominent Sikh gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

The largest temple complex in the world, covering an area of over 600 acres, is located in which city?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Ayodhya

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The largest temple complex in the world is the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, covering an area of over 600 acres.

Which Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as the 'Lingaraj Temple'?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Lingaraj Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is famous for its annual chariot festival, known as:

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Kumbh Mela

  3. Durga Puja

  4. Diwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is famous for its annual chariot festival, known as the Rath Yatra, where three chariots carrying the deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are pulled through the streets.

Which Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  4. Ranganathaswamy Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Meenakshi

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Which Hindu temple is known as the 'Sun Temple' and is located in Konark, Odisha?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Konark Sun Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god Surya and is located in Konark, Odisha, India.

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Meenakshi

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in India.

Which Hindu temple is located in Dwarka, Gujarat, and is dedicated to Lord Krishna?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Dwarkadhish Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dwarkadhish Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located in Dwarka, Gujarat, India.

The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to which deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Meenakshi

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Which Hindu temple is located in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Ramanathaswamy Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Vaishno Devi

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, a form of Durga, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Which Hindu temple is located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Mansa Devi Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mansa Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

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