Q. Which temple is also known by the name “Black Pagoda”?
Answer: Sun Temple, Konark
Notes: The Sun Temple of Konark, a magnificent pagoda, is located 2 km from the sea but, in olden times, it was much closer. 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.

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