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:

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Name of the Temple Location Dedicated to Built By Special Features
Suryanarayana Temple Arasavalli, Andhra Pradesh Sun God Ruler Devendra Sarma, 7th century AD The temple is designed to allow the sun’s light to fall on the deity’s feet
Omkareshwar Temple Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh Lord Shiva It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and associated with the origin of Narmada River
Narmada Kund Temples Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh Origin of Narmada River Kalachuri Maharaja Karnadeva, 1041–1073 AD The ancient temples of the Kalachuri period are located south of Narmadakund

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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