Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?1. Arasavalli2. Amarkantak3. OmkareshwarSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationSun temples in India, dedicated to the Sun God Surya, are renowned for their architectural grandeur and symbolic representation of cosmic order.Famous Sun temples in India are Konark Sun Temple (Odisha), Dakshinaarka Temple at Gaya (Bihar), Bhramanya Dev Temple at Unao (Madhya Pradesh), Sun Temple at Modhera (Gujarat).Option 1 is correct: Arasavalli located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh is famous for the Suryanarayana Temple is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya).This temple is one of the few ancient Sun temples in India and is believed to have been built in the 7th century CE by the Kalinga king Devendra Varma.The temple is designed in such a way that the sun's rays fall directly on the feet of the Sun God's idol twice a year, during the months of March and September.Option 2 is incorrect: Amarkantak is a pilgrimage town in Madhya Pradesh which marks the origin of the Narmada River.Here Lord Shiva is worshiped as Narmadeswar Amarkantak.Option 3 is incorrect: Omkareshwar located in Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is famous for the Omkareshwar Templ
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