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Meenakshi Temple

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which dynasty built the Meenakshi temple at Madurai?

a)

Cholas

b)

Cheras

c)

Pandiyas

2.

Who ruled Madurai from the 16th to the 18th century and left a majestic imprint of their rule in the Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple?

a)

Cholas

b)

Nayaks

c)

Pandiyas

3.

The temple in believed to be built on the year __________.

a)

1800

b)

1600

c)

1400

4.

How many magnificient Gopurams are located in the temple?

a)

14

b)

13

c)

12

5.

To which god is the famous temple of 'Meenakshi amman' is dedicated?

a)

Lord Brahma

b)

Lord Shiva

c)

Lord Vishnu

6.

What is the height of the tallest tower in the temple ?

a)

51.9 metres

b)

41.9 metres

c)

61.9 metres

7.

What type of architecture is the temple made of?

a)

Dravidan architecture

b)

South Indian architecture

c)

Both

8.

What tree is present on this temple under which Lord Shiva used to meditate here?

a)

Neem tree

b)

Kadamsa tree

c)

Banyan Tree

9.

Who is the wife goddess of Lord Shiva?

a)

Santhana Laxmi

b)

Dhana Laxmi

c)

Parvati

10.

What is the size of the area on which the temple is located?

a)

35 acres

b)

45 acres

c)

55 acres

11.

_____________the sacred pond inside the temple, is a very holy site for devotees.

a)

Althamarai Kulam

b)

Porthamarai Kulam

c)

Venthamarai Kulam

12.

Meenakshi amman is the incarnation of which goddess?

a)

Parvati

b)

Saraswati

c)

Laxmi