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Statewise GK · Q922

Odisha GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 922

Q922

The famous shrine of Lord Hatakeswara temple is situated near which spring?

A.
Atri
Answer
B.
Taptapani
C.
Tarabalo
D.
Deulajhari

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Near the Atri hot spring is Lord Hatakeswara temple, a well-known shrine. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the temple hosts a huge yearly fair called Makar Jatra (mid January). On this day, pilgrims flock in huge numbers to worship Lord Hatakeswar in order to have their wishes granted and to bathe in the ponds in order to get cured of their ailments.