Question 2649
Match temples with their locations:- Temple Place A. Virupaksha Temple 1. Jammu B. Padmanabhaswamy 2. Kerala C. Vaishno Devi Temple 3. Assam D. Kamakhya Temple 4. Hampi, Karnataka
Answer
A-4 B-2 C-1D- 3
Why?
The Virupaksha Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hampi, in the state of Karnataka. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva [Virupaksha is a form of Shiva] and is one of the oldest functioning temples in India. Padmanabhaswamy temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped here in the form of Padmanabha, reclining on the serpent Ananta. The Vaishno Devi Temple is situated in the Trikuta Hills near Katra, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir [specifically the Jammu region]. It is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, and millions of devotees visit the shrine every year by trekking up the hill. The Kamakhya Temple is located in Guwahati, Assam. It is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, a form of Shakti. The temple is particularly known for its unique Ambubachi Mela, a festival celebrating the goddess’s menstruation, symbolizing fertility and creation.
