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INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which temple dedicated to the sun-god is shaped like a chariot?
A
Sun Temple, Konark
B
Lotus Temple, New Delhi
C
Surya Pahar Temple, Assam
D
Jagannath Temple, Puri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sun Temple, also called Surya Deula or Surya Deul, temple in Konark, Odisha state, India, that is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. It was built in the 13th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and designed like his chariot, the massive and magnificent Sun Temple at Konark-kona meaning angle and arc referring to the sun-is one of the finest examples of ancient Indian architectural heritage.

Detailed explanation-3: -S1: The Konark temple has seven stone horses that pull the sun’s chariot. S2: The 12 wheels of the chariot symbolises 12 months in a year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Konark Sun Temple is built in the form of the chariot of Surya. It is located in Konark, Odisha and is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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