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In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Bijapur

  3. Bhubaneswar

  4. Shravanabelagola
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Explanation

The Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bhubaneswar, representing the Kalinga architectural style. The temple complex dates to the 11th century and is a prime example of Odisha temple architecture. Kolkata is in West Bengal, Bijapur in Karnataka is known for Islamic architecture, and Shravanabelagola in Karnataka is famous for Jain statues.

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