Q623
Mantalai temple is famous for the place of marriage between ...............
A.
Shiva and Parvati
AnswerB.
Vishnu and Laxmi
C.
Ganesh and Aditi
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
An ancient temple of Lord Shiva, also known as Aparneswar is located near Mantalai Lake. It is also known as Mantalai temple. This is the place where mother Parvati was born and got married to Lord Shiva. The main shrine is very small and having an idol of Parvati as kanya. Another set of idols of Shiva and Parvati together and Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha is also found. However, the shiva lingam is the main idol of the temple.