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Which temple in Karnataka, India, is a cluster of nine Hindu temples?

  1. Nava Durga Temple

  2. Nava Mukunda Temple

  3. Navalinga Temple

  4. Nava Narasimha Temple
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Explanation

The Navalinga Temple at Kuknur in Karnataka is a cluster of nine Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva. Built in the 9th century during the Rashtrakuta period, it features nine shrines arranged around a central hall. The name 'Navalinga' literally means 'nine Shiva lingas'. Nava Durga, Nava Mukunda, and Nava Narasimha are different temple names but not the correct cluster temple.

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