alleryFrom which material is the idol of Jagannath carved?
ANeem wood
BBlack basalt
CWhite marble
DCast bronze
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Neem wood
1. Most Hindu temples have stone or metal icons.
2. The image of Jagannath is instead carved from margosa (neem) wood.
3. Basalt, marble and bronze are not used for this image.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jagannath Temple, Puri, Lead section_
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