2025 · Q107
Which one among the following temples in India is referred to as the "Black Pagoda"?
Indian Culture and HeritageTemple architecture
- AJagannath Temple, Puri
- BSun Temple, Konark
- CKamakhya Temple, Guwahati
- DKandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho
Explanation
The Sun Temple at Konark is called the 'Black Pagoda' because of its dark appearance and its use as a navigational landmark by European sailors. The Jagannath Temple at Puri was the 'White Pagoda'; Kamakhya and Kandariya Mahadeva have no such title.