Question

Which is the largest Hindu temple in the world in terms of area?
1. Prambanan Temple
2. Preah Vihar Temple
3. Munneswaram Temple
4. Angkor Wat

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Angkor Wat

The correct answer is Angkor Wat.

• Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area.
• It measures 162.6 hectares (1.626 km2; 402 acres) and it is located in Cambodia. 
•  The temple was built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura the capital of the Khmer Empire, as the state temple for the Empire.
• Originally constructed as a personal mausoleum for the Khmer King Suryavarman II, dedicated to Vishnu in the early 12th century, it was converted to a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century.

• Prambanan or Rara Jonggrang is an 8th-century Hindu temple compound in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia 
• Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Khmer temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire located in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia.
• Munneswaram Temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE.