The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a rock-cut monolith dedicated to which god? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a rock-cut monolith dedicated to which god?

A. Brahma

B. Vishnu

C. Surya

D. Shiva

Answer: Option D

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The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a massive rock-cut monolith dedicated to Shiva, representing Mount Kailash, his mythical abode.

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