Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following temple complexes has a massive image of nandi, considered to be biggest in India:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lepakshi Temple

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lepakshi Temple”.
The temple complex that features a massive image of Nandi, considered to be the biggest in India, is the Lepakshi Temple. The Nandi statue here is renowned for its large size and intricate carvings.

The Lepakshi Temple, also known as the Veerabhadra Temple is located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh.

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