Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
- Arasavalli
- Amarakantak
- Omkareshwar
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Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — 1 only
Among the given options, only Arasavalli is famous for its Sun temple. The Suryanarayana Temple at Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh is a renowned 7th-century Sun temple built by the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, architecturally designed so that sun rays fall on the deity's feet twice annually.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Arasavalli in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, is home to the famous 7th-century Suryanarayana Sun Temple built by King Devendra Varma of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Amarakantak in Madhya Pradesh is known as the source of Narmada River and houses Kalachuri dynasty temples, but is not famous for a Sun temple.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a Shaivite pilgrimage center, not known for a Sun temple.
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