Planet Temples in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the planet temples in India. These temples are dedicated to the nine planets in Hindu astrology and are considered to be of great religious and cultural significance.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian astronomy astronomy in indian art and architecture planet temples in india
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which planet temple is located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala?

  1. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  2. Thiruvananthapuram Planetarium

  3. Napier Museum

  4. Kanakakunnu Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to be one of the richest temples in the world. It is also home to a planetarium that displays the positions of the planets and stars.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple

  3. Airavatesvara Temple

  4. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Chola architecture. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Durga Temple

  3. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

  4. Tulsi Manas Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Mahakaleshwar Temple

  2. Kal Bhairav Temple

  3. Harsiddhi Temple

  4. Gadkalika Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are considered to be the most sacred Shiva temples in India. It is located on the banks of the Kshipra River and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Somnath, Gujarat?

  1. Somnath Temple

  2. Dwarka Temple

  3. Nageshwar Temple

  4. Gopnath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Somnath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Gaya, Bihar?

  1. Vishnupad Temple

  2. Mahabodhi Temple

  3. Dungeshwari Temple

  4. Brahmayoni Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vishnupad Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located on the banks of the Falgu River and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Puri, Odisha?

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Konark Sun Temple

  3. Lingaraj Temple

  4. Mukteswara Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jagannath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Keshava Deo Temple

  2. Govardhan Hill

  3. Dwarkadhish Temple

  4. Radha Raman Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Keshava Deo Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Ram Janmabhoomi

  2. Hanuman Garhi

  3. Kanak Bhavan

  4. Nageshwaranath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ram Janmabhoomi is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama. It is located in the city of Ayodhya, which is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand?

  1. Har Ki Pauri

  2. Mansa Devi Temple

  3. Chandi Devi Temple

  4. Maya Devi Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Har Ki Pauri is a sacred ghat on the banks of the Ganges River. It is located in the city of Haridwar, which is considered to be one of the holiest cities in India.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Ramanathaswamy Temple

  2. Dhanushkodi Beach

  3. Pamban Bridge

  4. Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the island of Rameshwaram, which is considered to be one of the holiest places in India.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Dwarka, Gujarat?

  1. Dwarkadhish Temple

  2. Nageshwar Temple

  3. Gopnath Temple

  4. Bet Dwarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dwarkadhish Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Ekambareswarar Temple

  2. Kailasanathar Temple

  3. Varadaraja Perumal Temple

  4. Kamakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the city of Kanchipuram, which is considered to be one of the holiest cities in India.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

  2. Thillai Nataraja Temple

  3. Govindaraja Perumal Temple

  4. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the city of Chidambaram, which is considered to be one of the holiest cities in India.

Which planet temple is located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  2. Alagar Kovil

  3. Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

  4. Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is located in the city of Madurai, which is considered to be one of the holiest cities in India.

- Hide questions