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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

The Presiding deity of "Bhojshala" temple is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Goddess Saraswati

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Goddess Saraswati”.
'Bhojshala' is an ancient and the only temple of Mata Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. It is located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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