Tag: history

Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur, is the longest earthen dam in the world at 15 km in length. It was completed in 1957 and serves irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. Naraj and Rengali are smaller dam projects on the same river.

The Konark Sun Temple, built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is located at Konark in Odisha. It is designed as a colossal chariot with wheels and horses, dedicated to the Sun God. Puri is famous for Jagannath Temple, Bhubaneswar has Lingaraj Temple, and Jajpur is an ancient pilgrimage center.

Puri is famous for the Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken in elaborate chariots from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple. Shivratri is associated with Lord Shiva, Holi is the festival of colors, and Jhulan Yatra is a different Krishna festival celebrated in Bengal and Odisha.

As of 2014, Odisha had 30 districts when it was known as Orissa. The number has since changed with new districts created, but for the period when Orissa was the official name, 30 was the correct count.

Sanchi Stupa is located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest stone structures in India, commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Orissa (Odisha), Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are incorrect locations for this monument.

The Ellora Caves are located in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves carved into the rock face. Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Orissa are incorrect locations.

Khajuraho Temples are located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. These medieval Hindu and Jain temples are famous for their erotic sculptures and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Orissa are incorrect.

Konark Sun Temple is located in Konark, Orissa (now Odisha). This 13th-century Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, designed as a colossal chariot with intricately carved wheels. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh are incorrect.

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the holiest gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. Haryana, Delhi, and Maharashtra are incorrect locations.

Jagannath Temple is located in Puri, Orissa (now Odisha). It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Vishnu). Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Rajasthan are incorrect.