Name the holy place in which the main God is different from other three?
U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002
A. Amarnath
B. Jagannath
C. Kedarnath
D. Vishwanath
Answer: Jagannath
Option b is the correct answer.
Jagannath God is the name of the main deity worshipped at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Jagannath means "Lord of the Universe" and is considered a form of Vishnu or Krishna by the Hindus. All other temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Jagannath is different from other forms of Vishnu or Krishna in terms of his appearance and origin. Jagannath is depicted as a wooden idol with a large round head, big eyes, and no arms or legs. He is accompanied by his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, who are also wooden idols with similar features. Jagannath is believed to have originated from a tribal deity of the Sabaras, an ancient tribe of Odisha.
Important Tips
Amarnath is the name of a cave shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to Shiva.
Kedarnath is the name of a town and a temple located in Uttarakhand. It is also dedicated to Shiva, who is worshipped as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, or selfmanifested lingas of light.
Vishwanath is the name of a temple located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is also dedicated to Shiva, who is worshipped as another Jyotirlinga, and also as the "Lord of the World" or Vishwanath.