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Mahabodhi Temple:

● Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.


● The complex of this temple is one of the four sacred sites related to
the life of Lord Gautam Buddha.
● The 160 feet high (according to Hiuen Tsang) brick-built Mahabodhi
Temple was constructed between 1st and 2nd century AD.
● The sacred Bodhi tree is situated in the west part of the temple. It is
known as the Peepal tree in India.
● It is believed that this is the same tree under which Lord Buddha
attained enlightenment through meditation.
● In 2002, this temple was given the status of a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO.
● A fair is organized in Bodh Gaya on the occasion of Buddha
Purnima, which is known as Uruvela, Mahabodhi or Sambodhi.

Fatehpur Sikri:

● The Mughal emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri in the latter half of the
sixteenth century.
● It is located near Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
● Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire for about ten
years.
● After the conquest of Chittor and Ranthambore, Akbar shifted his
capital from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri in honor of the Sufi saint Sheikh
Salim Chishti who lived in Fatehpur Sikri.
● Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city established by the Mughals.
● Buildings like Jama Masjid, Diwan-e-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of
Sheikh Salim Chishti, Panchmahal, Anoop Talab, Birbal Niwas etc.
are located here.

Varanasi:

● Historically, Varanasi is known as Banaras and Kashi.


● It is situated on the banks of river Ganges.
● It is also called the 'spiritual capital' of India.
● The city of Varanasi is known for the worship of Lord Shiva.
● The temple of Kashi Vishwanath is situated here, one of the 12
Jyotirlingas.
● The city of Varanasi is world famous for its Ghats. Manikarnika Ghat
and Dashashwamedh Ghat are situated in the main religious places
here.

Shravanabelagola:

● Shravanabelagola is located in Hassan district of Karnataka and is


one of the major pilgrimage sites of Jainism.
● A 57 feet statue of Jain saint Bahubali is installed on the Chandragiri
hill near the town of Shravanabelagola. He is also called
'Gomateshwar'. Bahubali was the son of Rishabhdev, the first
Tirthankara of Jainism.
● Emperor Chandragupta, the founder of the Maurya dynasty, after
leaving the palace and taking initiation in Jainism, spent the rest of
his life doing penance in Shravanabelagola.
● Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony is organized here every 12 years.
● In this ceremony, the idol of Bahubali is bathed with a mixture of milk,
ghee and coconut water and after bathing, turmeric paste, vermilion
powder and fragrant flowers are showered.

Khajuraho Temple:

● The Khajuraho temples located in Madhya Pradesh were built


between 900 and 1130 AD by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty.
● Khajuraho Temple is located in the Vindhya Range of Central India.
● These temples are famous for their Nagara architectural style and
erotic sculptures.
● The temples of Khajuraho have been built with granite foundations
and sandstone.
● The temples here are related to Vaishnava, Shaivism and Jainism.
● Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chausath Yogini Temple and Vishnu
Temple are the famous temples here.
● The most famous temple here is 'Kandariya Mahadev Temple', which
is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
● There is also a 'Vishnu Temple', which is now known as 'Lakshman
Mandir'. It was built by Yashovarman.
● The temples of Khajuraho were given the status of 'World Heritage
Site' by UNESCO in 1986.

Chitrakoot:

● Chitrakoot is one of the oldest religious and historical pilgrimage


centers in India, situated on the banks of the Mandakini river.
● It is situated on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
● It is believed that Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh took child incarnation
at the place of Sati Anusaiya in Chitrakoot.
● Lord Rama spent about 11 years here during his 14 years of exile.

Famous religious places in Chitrakoot:

● Bharatkup, Hanuman Dhara, Kamadgiri Temple, Ramghat, Sati


Anusuiya Ashram, Valmiki Ashram etc.

Thanjavur:

● In ancient times, Thanjavur was the capital of the Pallava and Chola
rulers. The city is situated on the banks of river Kaveri.
● The Brihadeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated here.
● It was built between 1003 AD-1010 AD by the Chola ruler Rajaraja I.
It is also known as 'Rajarajeshwara Temple'.
● Swamimalai, 32 km from Thanjavur, is one of the six temples
dedicated to Lord Murugan.
● Near Thanjavur there is an ancient temple named Vaitheeswaran
Kovali, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
● It is believed that Mangal, Kartikeya and Jatayu worshiped Lord
Shiva here. This temple is also known as 'Agarakasthanam'.

Guwahati:

● It is called the "Cultural Capital of Northeast India" and the "Gateway


to Northeast India".
● It is situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra. Here is the world
famous Kamakhya temple.
● Ambubachi Mela is organized in Kamakhya temple.
● Peacock Island is located in Guwahati, which is the smallest river
island in the world.

Bhimbetka:

● Bhimbetka is in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is known


for its prehistoric rock shelters (Bhimbetka caves), which are located
at the foothills of the Vindhya ranges.
● Eminent archaeologist Dr. V.S. Wakankar discovered these caves in
1958.
● The word 'Bhimbetka' is derived from 'Bhim Batika'. These caves
are named after 'Bhima', one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata.
Bhimbetka means the seat of Bhima.
● There are more than 600 caves in the caves of Bhimbetka.
● These caves depict images related to various community activities
such as birth, cremation, dance, religious rites, hunting scenes,
animal warfare.
● These paintings usually use natural red and white colors.
● The Bhimbetka caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in the year 2003.

RAPID FIRE:
In which state is the Mahabodhi Temple located?
- Bihar
● In which year the Mahabodhi Temple was included in the UNESCO
World Heritage Site list?
- in 2002
● Which was the first planned city established by the Mughals?
- Fatehpur Sikri
● Where is the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti located?
- in Fatehpur Sikri
● Which city of India is known as 'Spiritual Capital'?
- Varanasi
● Where is the famous pilgrimage site of Jainism located at
Shravanabelagola?
- in Karnataka
● In how many years has the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony been
organized at Shravanabelagola?
- in 12 years
● The Khajuraho temple was built by the rulers of which dynasty?
- Chandela rulers
● Kandariya Mahadev Temple at Khajuraho is dedicated to which god?
- Lord Shiva
● In which state is the Khajuraho temple located?
- Madhya Pradesh
● In which historical place did Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh take the
child incarnation?
- Chitrakoot
● On the border of which states is Chitrakoot situated?
- Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
● Where is Brihadeshwara Temple located?
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
● Which ruler built the Brihadeshwara temple?
- Rajaraja I
● Which city is known as the 'Gateway to Northeast India'?
- Guwahati
● In which temple the Ambubachi Mela is organized?
- Kamakhya Temple

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