Consider the following features: 1. It is popularly known as the “Dwarka of the South.” 2. It is renowned for its traditional Kerala-style temple architecture. 3. The temple is associated with the famous Thulabharam offering. 4. In the 18th century, the temple was plundered and set on fire by the Dutch, after which it was rebuilt. Which of the following temples is being referred to above? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following features:
1.It is popularly known as the “Dwarka of the South.”
2.It is renowned for its traditional Kerala-style temple architecture.
3.The temple is associated with the famous Thulabharam offering.
4.In the 18th century, the temple was plundered and set on fire by the Dutch, after which it was rebuilt.
Which of the following temples is being referred to above?

[A] Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

[B] Guruvayur Temple

[C] Vadakkunnathan Temple

[D] Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Guruvayur Temple, located in Kerala, is popularly known as the “Dwarka of the South.” It is famous for its Kerala-style architecture, the Thulabharam offering, and its historical association with the Dutch attack and subsequent rebuilding.

Source- TOI

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