{"id":66533,"date":"2024-04-20T09:56:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=66533"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:56:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:56:47","slug":"the-temple-complex-with-a-large-nandi-statue-located-near-bengaluru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-temple-complex-with-a-large-nandi-statue-located-near-bengaluru\/","title":{"rendered":"The temple complex with a large Nandi statue, located near Bengaluru:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Lepakshi&#8221; option2=&#8221;Bhoga Nandeeshwara&#8221; option3=&#8221;Somnathpura&#8221; option4=&#8221;Belur&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>A) Lepakshi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lepakshi is a village in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is known for its Hindu temple complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple complex is home to a large Nandi statue, which is one of the largest in India. The statue is carved out of a single block of granite and is over 15 feet tall. It is said to be the largest monolithic Nandi statue in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The temple complex is also home to a number of other temples, including the Veerabhadra Temple, the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, and the Ramalingeswara Temple. The Veerabhadra Temple is the largest temple in the complex and is dedicated to the Hindu god Veerabhadra. The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Narasimha, who is a form of Vishnu. The Ramalingeswara Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.<\/p>\n<p>The temple complex is a popular tourist destination and is known for its architecture, sculptures, and paintings. It is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because they are not temple complexes with a large Nandi statue located near Bengaluru.<\/p>\n<p>Option B, Bhoga Nandeeshwara, is a Hindu temple located in the village of Bhoga Nandeeshwara, about 100 kilometers from Bengaluru. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple complex does not have a large Nandi statue.<\/p>\n<p>Option C, Somnathpura, is a Hindu temple complex located in the village of Somnathpura, about 100 kilometers from Bengaluru. The temple complex is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple complex does not have a large Nandi statue.<\/p>\n<p>Option D, Belur, is a Hindu temple complex located in the town of Belur, about 200 kilometers from Bengaluru. The temple complex is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. 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