UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 75

Here is Question No. 75 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017

Q75. 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:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1 only. 

• Suryanarayana Temple 

• It is also known as Arasavalli Sun Temple. 
• It is located in Arasavalli, Andhra Pradesh 
• It is dedicated to Sun God. 
• The Creator of the temple was the ruler Devendra Sarma, (7th century AD) 
• The temple is built in such a way that, the sun’s light fall on the feet of the lord in the earlier parts of the day. 

• Omkareshwar Temple 

• It is located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. 
• It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 
• It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. 

• Narmada Kund temples, the origin of Narmada River 

• It is located in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. 
• It is the origin of the Narmada River. 
• It was built by Kalachuri Maharaja Karnadeva (1041–1073 AD.). 
• The ancient temples of the Kalachuri period are in the south of Narmadakund, just behind it. 

• Therefore, Suryanarayana Temple is dedicated to the Sun. Hence, Option 1 is correct. 

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