So, here comes the 2nd Monday of the holiest month in Hindi Calender, Shravan. I found it apt to dedicate the question set, today to the Lord of the Moon(Somnath) Himself. I hope you feel enlightened after reading this.
So let's start by taking names of the Mahakaal.
The latest temple was built on the orders of Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Starting a set on Shiva by very first of his Jyotirlinga,
Identify this temple.
2. If Folk Tales and Mythology to be believed, Every place in this route has an importance for this pilgrim place.
A very famous shrine in Hinduism, also a Shakti peeth.
What is here being described in the image.
3. Last built by Maratha Ruler Ahilya Bai Holkar, X was completely plated by Golden domes following a generous donation of "a tonne of gold" by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab. Situated on the banks of River Ganga, identify this easy-to-guess place or temple related to Shiva.
4. The book “Kumara Tantraya” which reveals the treatments for infant diseases was written by X accepting the request of his pregnant queen. He has also been credited with writing books on astronomy, creating musical instruments among others. Identify X.
5. According to original Mahabharata, Arjuna-The master archer was only defeated a handful of times.
a. By his own son Babhruvahana
b. A gang of robbers in his last days.
c. _________
What would go in the blank?
Answers
1. It is Somnath Temple, Gujarat
2. It is the pahalgam route of Amaranth Yatra, arguably the holiest of shiva shrines.
3. It's Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, also called Kashi Vishwanath.
4. Raavana, the great Shiva Devotee.
5. As the set was for Lord Shiva, it would be apt to end it with His name only, the answer to last question was Lord Shiva.
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