SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

The idols of which three Gods are installed in Jagannath Temple, Puri?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.

The idols of three deities are installed in the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha:

1. Lord Jagannath (a form of Lord Krishna)
2. Lord Balabhadra (Jagannath's elder brother)
3. Goddess Subhadra (Jagannath's sister)

These three idols are made of wood and are uniquely crafted in distinct forms, setting them apart from other Hindu temples. They are worshipped together in the temple, which is also famous for its annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival).