Question

The Martand Sun Temple is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

• A. Shiva
• B. Vishnu
• C. Surya
• D. Goddess Lakshmi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Surya

- The Martand Sun Temple, also known as Pandou Laidan, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism. - Built in the 8th century CE, "Martand" is another Sanskrit term for Surya. - It was constructed by Lalitaditya Muktapida, the third ruler of the Karkota Dynasty.