Konark Sun Temple:

is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

was Built by Purushottama Deva of the Suryavamsa dynasty in 1250.

is constructed from Khondalite rocks and is also called Black Pagoda.

is a prime example of the Vesara style of temple architecture.

How many of the above is / are correct?

Question

The Konark Sun Temple, located on the coastline of Odisha in Puri district, is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and is also known as Surya Devalaya.
It is believed to have been built in 1250 by Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who reigned from 1238 to 1264.
The temple was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
A prominent example of Odisha's Kalinga architecture, the temple is designed to resemble a 100-foot-high solar chariot, with 24 stone wheels and six horses. It faces east, allowing the first rays of the sunrise to strike the main entrance.
Constructed from Khondalite rocks, it is also referred to as the 'BLACK PAGODA' due to its dark color. The temple remains an active site of worship, particularly during the annual Chandrabhaga Festival, held around February.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Only two

The Konark Sun Temple, located on the coastline of Odisha in Puri district, is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and is also known as Surya Devalaya.
It is believed to have been built in 1250 by Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who reigned from 1238 to 1264.
The temple was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
A prominent example of Odisha's Kalinga architecture, the temple is designed to resemble a 100-foot-high solar chariot, with 24 stone wheels and six horses. It faces east, allowing the first rays of the sunrise to strike the main entrance.
Constructed from Khondalite rocks, it is also referred to as the 'BLACK PAGODA' due to its dark color. The temple remains an active site of worship, particularly during the annual Chandrabhaga Festival, held around February.

Current Affairs