{"id":82746,"date":"2024-04-21T18:36:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=82746"},"modified":"2024-04-21T18:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:36:13","slug":"which-temple-in-jharkhand-is-mentioned-in-puranas-where-last-rites-could-be-performed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-temple-in-jharkhand-is-mentioned-in-puranas-where-last-rites-could-be-performed\/","title":{"rendered":"Which temple in Jharkhand is mentioned in Puranas where last rites could be performed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Mahakal Temple&#8221; option2=&#8221;Baidyanath Temple&#8221; option3=&#8221;Mahakaleshwar Temple&#8221; option4=&#8221;Shiv-Shakti Temple&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. Baidyanath Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Baidyanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the town of Deoghar in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts. According to the Puranas, the temple was built by the Pandavas, the heroes of the Mahabharata. The temple is also mentioned in the Ramayana, another ancient Hindu text.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus. It is believed that performing last rites at the temple will help the soul of the deceased attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is a complex of several shrines. The main shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The other shrines are dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture. The main shrine is a tall, shikhara tower. 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