Question

Which 13th century Indian temple will be solarised soon under the Central government scheme?
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Somnath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Konark Sun Temple

Answer 1

Konark Sun Temple will be solarised soon under the Central Government scheme.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Konark Sun Temple is located in Kornark city in Odisha.

• The Power and New & Renewable Energy has decided to convert Kornark as 100% solarised city.

• The main aim of this project is to make Konark as the Surya Nagari.

• Konark Sun Temple was constructed by Narsingh Deva - I.

• Narsingh Deva belonged to the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

About Other Options:

• Madurai Meenakshi temple was constructed by Pandyan rulers.

• Kashi Vishwanath temple was constructed by Rani Ahilya.

• Somnath temple located in Gujarat was constructed by Raja Somraj.

Answer 2

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Answer - Konark Sun Temple.

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• Konark Sun Temple is the 13 century CE which is located in Puri.

• Konark Sun Temple was built by Narasimhadeva I.

• Konark Sun Temple is declared as a world heritage side by UNESCO in 1984.

• The word Konark is kona - corner and ark - sun.

• The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to The Sun God (Surya or Ravi).

• The Konark Sun Temple does not have it's own shadow.

• Konark Sun Temple is made up of Khondalite rocks and the it have kalinga architecture.