Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Vitthal Rukmini Temple:
1.It is situated in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Bhima River.
2.The temple is dedicated to Lord Vithoba, a form of Lord Vishnu or Krishna, and his consort Rukmini.
3.It was built by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Located in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Bhima (Chandrabhaga) River.
Statement 2 is correct: Dedicated to Lord Vithoba (a form of Vishnu/Krishna) and Goddess Rukhmini.
Statement 3 is correct: Built in its present stone form during King Vishnuvardhana’s reign (1108–1152 CE) of the Hoysala Empire.
Source– TOI
