GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The old name of Baijnath is-
A
Kundgram
B
Karamgram
C
Baijgram
D
Kirgram
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Th sanskrit inscriptions in sharada script on the stone slabs found in the temple explain the village of Baijnath in earlier times was known as “Kirgram” the famous capital of Kiratas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Baijnath Temple (Devanagari: ) is a Nagara style Hindu temple situated in a small town of Baijnath located in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India, and was built in 13th Century 1204by two local merchants named Ahuka and Manyuka.

Detailed explanation-3: -Baijnath temple was built in 1204 A.D by two native merchants, Ahuka and Manyuka, who were doting devotees of Lord Shiva. Situated at a distance of only 16 kms from Palampur, this time-honoured temple is a place where one can attain sterling peace and untainted tranquillity in the gentle caress of god.

Detailed explanation-4: -Baijnath Temple is a very famous Shiva Temple near Palampur. This holy shrine is believed to have been constructed in 13th century by two merchants named Ahuka and Manyuka. In the temple, Lord Shiva is commemorated in the form of Vaidyanath and worshipped in the form of Linga.

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