Question

Which Hindu god is the Konark Sun Temple dedicated to?

• A. Vishnu
• B. Shiva
• C. Surya
• D. Varuna

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Surya

- Konark Sun Temple is situated along the coastline of Odisha in the Puri district. - It is also known as the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya. - Historical records suggest that Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who reigned from 1238 to 1264, constructed the temple in 1250. In 1984, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.