Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Where is the Dharmraja Ratha monument located?

Options:

Kanchipuram

Khajuraho

Suchindram

Mahabalipuram

Correct Answer:

Mahabalipuram

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Mahabalipuram

The Dharmaraja Ratha monument is located in Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the five monolithic rock-cut temples known as the Pancha Rathas. The other four rathas are the Arjuna Ratha, the Draupadi Ratha, the Bhima Ratha, and the Krishna Ratha.

The Dharmaraja Ratha is the largest of the five rathas. It is named after Dharmaraja, the eldest of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. However, the structure is not dedicated to Dharmaraja, and its actual name is unknown.

The Dharmaraja Ratha is a pyramidal structure with three tiers. It is carved out of a single piece of granite rock. The exterior of the ratha is decorated with carvings of Hindu gods and goddesses, including Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga.