Q. Kalaram Mandir, which was recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C
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India’s Prime Minister recently visited Kalaram Mandir in Nashik, Maharashtra, built in 1792 by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar. Situated on the Godavari’s banks, the temple’s name, Kala Ram, signifies the black statue of Lord Ram.
Notable features include statues of Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and a Hanuman idol at the entrance. The main temple has 14 steps symbolizing Ram’s exile years and 84 pillars representing the cycle of 84 lakh species to attain human birth.
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