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Statewise GK · Q655

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 655

Q655

Ranbireshwar temple is devoted to which deity?

A.
Lord Vishnu
B.
Lord Krishna
C.
Lord Shiva
Answer
D.
Goddess Parvati

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ranbireshwar temple is situated on Shalimar road in front of Jammu - Kashmir civil secretariat in Jammu city. Ranbireshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the oldest temples in the Jammu city. It was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883. Later on the temple was named after him.
The temple is believed to be the biggest temple of Lord Shiva in north India. The temple is one of the main attractions of the Jammu city. One of the features of the temple is that it is built on first floor and is situated at a big height from the road surface. The devotees have to take stairs to reach to the temple. The main attraction of the temple is the idol and Shivlinga of Lord Shiva.