Temples of India quiz: Test your knowledge about Indian temples and their unique attributes

The temples of India are powerhouses of energy. Be it the divine feminine who looks over the world while destroying evil, or the divine energies of Lord Vishnu who is charming as a young boy and fierce as the Narsimha form, Hindu gods and goddesses have come forth in different avatars at different points in time. And dedicated to them are the temples, deep in the Himalayas, and some more common in the everyday, urban cities, that give people hope, light, and strength, everyday. And if you feel you know your way around Indian temples and can identify them with their famous attributes, here is a quiz to attempt!

1. Which Indian temple celebrates menstruation and is closed every year for the Ambubachi Festival?

Which temple is known as the "Black Pagoda" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Near which Indian temple is Lord Hanuman tied in iron chains? And what is the name of the Hanuman temple?

Which temple in Rameswaram is famous for its 22 teerthams (sacred water tanks)?

Which Indian temple is located inside the famous ‘Kashi corridor’?

Which temple is located at the highest altitude among the Char Dham shrines and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

Which temple in Delhi is famous for its magnificent architecture?

Which temple in Himachal Pradesh is famous for its hot water springs?

Which is the highest Sikh temple in India that can be reached after crossing a ‘Valley of Flowers’?

The movement of which idol and temple in Uttarakhand is linked to the floods of Kedarnath?

1. Kamakhya Devi temple 2. Sun Temple, Konark 3. Jagannath temple and Bedi Hanuman temple 4. Ramanathaswamy Temple 5. Kashi Vishwanath temple 6. Kedarnath temple 7. Akshardham temple 8. Vashisht temple 9. Hemkunt Sahib 10. Dhari Devi temple