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Which is nick named as Temple City of India?

  1. Madurai

  2. Thirupathi

  3. Bhuvaneswar

  4. Kolkata
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Explanation

Bhubaneswar (also spelled Bhuvaneswar) is known as the 'Temple City of India' due to its hundreds of ancient temples, particularly the famous Lingaraja Temple. The city has a rich temple heritage dating back to the 7th-12th centuries CE. Madurai is called the 'Athens of the East' and is also known for temples but not specifically as 'Temple City'. Thirupathi is a major pilgrimage site, and Kolkata is known as the 'City of Joy'.

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