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Which temple dedicated to the sun-god is shaped like a chariot?

  1. Sun Temple, Konark

  2. Lotus Temple, New Delhi

  3. Surya Pahar Temple, Assam

  4. Jagannath Temple, Puri
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The Sun Temple at Konark (Odisha) is shaped like a colossal chariot with 12 pairs of elaborately carved wheels, pulled by seven horses. Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya), this 13th-century Kalinga architecture marvel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotus Temple is a modern Bahá'í house of worship, Surya Pahar is in Assam, and Jagannath Temple is also in Puri but not chariot-shaped.

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