UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Let's analyze each location for its famous Sun temples: 1. Arasavalli: This is correctly matched. Arasavalli, located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, is home to the ancient and renowned Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, which is dedicated to the Sun God. 2. Amarkantak: Amarkantak, in Madhya Pradesh, is a pilgrimage town known for being the origin of the Narmada and Son rivers, and it has several temples dedicated to various Hindu deities, but it is not primarily famous for a Sun temple. 3. Omkareshwar: Omkareshwar, also in Madhya Pradesh, is a highly revered pilgrimage site famous for its Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is not famous for a Sun temple. Therefore, only Arasavalli is famous for a Sun temple among the given options.
art-and-culture: Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct ans

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