SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 46

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q46

The historical Shrinathji temple at Nathdwara in Udaipur is dedicated to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Lord Kishna

The Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan is dedicated to Lord Krishna, specifically in the form of Shrinathji, a 7-year-old manifestation of Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill. The temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for followers of the Pushtimarg sect of Vaishnavism, and it was established in the 17th century when the idol was shifted from Mathura to protect it from Mughal invasion.