Question 889
Directions: Choose the related word from the given alternatives Kamakhya Temple : Assam :: Konark Sun Temple : ?
Answer
Odisha
Why?
The correct answer is Odisha . Key Points The question follows a state-monument analogy , where the Kamakhya Temple is located in the state of Assam . The Kamakhya Temple , situated on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati , is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas in India. Similarly, the Konark Sun Temple is a world-renowned architectural marvel situated in the eastern state of Odisha . Built in the 13th century (approximately 1250 CE) by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty , the temple is designed as a colossal chariot for the Sun God, Surya . The temple features 24 intricately carved wheels and is pulled by seven horses , representing the days of the week and the hours of the day. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and is often referred to as the Black Pagoda due to its dark color and its historical use as a navigational landmark by sailors. Additional Information Karnataka : Home to the Virupaksha Temple and the ruins of Hampi , which was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire . Known for the Gommateshwara statue in Shravanabelagola and the Hoysala architecture of Belur and Halebidu . Rajasthan : Famous for the Dilwara Jain Temples in Mount Abu , known for their extraordinary marble carvings. Houses the Brahma Temple in Pushkar , which is one of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world. Gujarat : Features the Somnath Temple , the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. Home to the Modhera Sun Temple , another significant solar deity shrine built by the Chaulukya Dynasty .
