Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River? [#1406]
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Q1. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River?
Q1. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River?
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(C) Majuli Island
(C) Majuli Island
(C) Majuli Island
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
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Chenghehishon
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