Sree Gowreeswara Temple which was recently in news is in which state?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is:(C) Kerala

• Sree Gowreeswara Temple is located in Cherai, a coastal town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.

• The temple, built in 1912, is dedicated to Lord Subramanya and is also known as the South Pazhani due to its resemblance to the famous Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu.

• The idol was installed by Sree Narayana Guru, a prominent social reformer who advocated for caste equality and social justice.

• Recently, the temple made headlines by ending a century-old practice requiring male devotees to remove their upper garments before entering the temple. This decision was supported by Sivagiri Mutt president Swami Sathchidananda, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan .

• Chaturmukha Kovil: The temple is unique as it is the only Chaturmukha Kovil in Asia, meaning it has four entrance doors, each facing a different direction.

• Festivals: The temple hosts the Kavadi Utsavam in honor of Lord Subramanya and the Pooram, featuring a magnificent display of caparisoned elephants .

• Accessibility: The temple is well-connected, with Cochin International Airport approximately 24.7 km away and Aluva Railway Station about 21.8 km from the temple .

• (A) Karnataka: Known for its rich cultural heritage and historical sites, but Sree Gowreeswara Temple is not located here.

• (B) Tamil Nadu: Home to many significant temples, including the original Pazhani Murugan Temple, but Sree Gowreeswara Temple is situated in Kerala.

• (D) Maharashtra: Features several prominent temples, but Sree Gowreeswara Temple is not among them.