UPSC Prelims 2001·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?

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  1. ABhubaneswarCorrect
  2. BBijapur
  3. CKolkata
  4. DShravanabelagola

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. Built in the 11th century, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents the peak of the Kalinga style of architecture. It is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar and is famous for its massive sanctum tower and intricate stone carvings. The other options are incorrect because Bijapur is known for the Gol Gumbaz, Kolkata is famous for the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Shravanabelagola is a major Jain pilgrimage site known for the Gommateshwara statue.
art-and-culture: In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?
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