Temples of South India

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Which temple in Tamil Nadu is known for its towering gopuram, adorned with intricate sculptures and vibrant colors?

  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  4. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai is famous for its stunning gopuram, which rises to a height of 170 feet and is covered in colorful sculptures depicting various scenes from Hindu mythology.

Which temple in Karnataka is considered one of the largest and most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus?

  1. Virupaksha Temple

  2. Hoysaleswara Temple

  3. Chennakeshava Temple

  4. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which temple in Kerala is renowned for its unique circular architecture and intricate murals depicting scenes from the Mahabharata?

  1. Guruvayur Temple

  2. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  3. Thiruvananthapuram Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  4. Sabarimala Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guruvayur Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, is famous for its circular sanctum sanctorum and its exquisite murals depicting scenes from the Mahabharata.

Which temple in Andhra Pradesh is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the famous monolithic Nandi bull?

  1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

  2. Kailasa Temple

  3. Ranganatha Temple

  4. Simhachalam Temple


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is famous for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the monolithic Nandi bull, which is one of the largest in India.

Which temple in Telangana is known for its unique architectural style, combining elements of Hindu and Islamic architecture?

  1. Bhadrachalam Temple

  2. Thousand Pillar Temple

  3. Warangal Fort

  4. Golconda Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda, Telangana, is known for its unique architectural style, which combines elements of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

Which temple in Tamil Nadu is considered one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, representing the element of water?

  1. Kapaleeswarar Temple

  2. Ekambareswarar Temple

  3. Thiruvannamalai Temple

  4. Jambukeswarar Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jambukeswarar Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is considered one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, representing the element of water.

Which temple in Karnataka is known for its stunning Hoysala architecture and intricate carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology?

  1. Chennakeshava Temple

  2. Hoysaleswara Temple

  3. Virupaksha Temple

  4. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, is known for its stunning Hoysala architecture and intricate carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

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

  1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

  2. Kailasa Temple

  3. Ranganatha Temple

  4. Simhachalam Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is considered one of the richest temples in the world.

Which temple in Tamil Nadu is known for its massive gopuram, which is the tallest in the world?

  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  4. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is known for its massive gopuram, which is the tallest in the world.

Which temple in Kerala is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and is a popular pilgrimage site for devotees during the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage?

  1. Guruvayur Temple

  2. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  3. Thiruvananthapuram Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  4. Sabarimala Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sabarimala Temple in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and is a popular pilgrimage site for devotees during the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage.

Which temple in Karnataka is known for its unique Dravidian architecture and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Jains?

  1. Virupaksha Temple

  2. Hoysaleswara Temple

  3. Chennakeshava Temple

  4. Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, is known for its unique Dravidian architecture and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Jains.

Which temple in Andhra Pradesh is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the famous monolithic bull Nandi?

  1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

  2. Kailasa Temple

  3. Ranganatha Temple

  4. Simhachalam Temple


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the famous monolithic bull Nandi.

Which temple in Tamil Nadu is known for its stunning architecture and is considered one of the most important Shiva temples in South India?

  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Ranganathaswamy Temple

  4. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, is known for its stunning architecture and is considered one of the most important Shiva temples in South India.

Which temple in Kerala is known for its unique circular architecture and is considered one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India?

  1. Guruvayur Temple

  2. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  3. Thiruvananthapuram Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  4. Sabarimala Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guruvayur Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, is known for its unique circular architecture and is considered one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India.

Which temple in Andhra Pradesh is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the famous monolithic bull Nandi?

  1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

  2. Kailasa Temple

  3. Ranganatha Temple

  4. Simhachalam Temple


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, including the famous monolithic bull Nandi.

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