Question

Observe the picture and answer the following (5 marks) 1. (a) Identify the picture. (b) Where is the temple located ? (c) Why is the temple known as ‘Black Pagoda’ ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

So, the temple was used as a navigational point by European sailors. They referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark colour and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks. Amit Loiwal, via

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Konark Temple

2. Puri, Odisha

3. Because of its magnetic powers...