GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Konark temple is considered as the ____ of Sun God.
A
Chariot
B
Mace
C
Gada
D
Chakra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Surya Deula. 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: -A: A UNESCO World Heritage site, Konark Sun Temple is famous for its unique architecture. Its geometrical patterns and carved wheels used to serve as sun dials. One can witness three images of Sun God at three directions to catch the rays of the Sun at dawn, noon and sunset.

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