QUESTION

Hard

Art & Culture

Prelims 2017

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

  1. Arasavalli
  2. Amarakantak
  3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Explanation

Aravalli: Located in Andhra Pradesh, India, Arasavalli houses the Surya Narayana Temple, a 7th-century Sun temple known for its intricate carvings and architectural style.

Amarkantak: This place in Madhya Pradesh, India, is known as the source of the Narmada River. While there are temples here, there aren't any significant Sun temples.

Omkareshwar: This holy island town on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its Shiva temples, not Sun temples.

Sun Temples in India

Sun Temples in India

Temple NameLocation (State)Dedicated ToBuilt By (Dynasty/Period)Special Features/Significance
Suryanarayana Temple (Arasavalli Sun Temple)Arasavalli, Andhra PradeshSun GodDevendra Sarma (Eastern Chalukya) 7th century ADUnique architecture allows sunlight to directly fall on deity’s feet during early hours. Important Surya Temple in South India.
Omkareshwar TempleKhandwa, Madhya PradeshLord Shiva-One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River. Important pilgrimage site.
Narmada Kund TemplesAmarkantak, Madhya PradeshOrigin of Narmada RiverKalachuri ruler Maharaja Karnadeva (1041-1073 AD)Set of ancient temples marking origin of Narmada River. Important religious and geographical significance. Kalachuri-period architecture.

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