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What is the significance of Mount Mandara in Hindu mythology?
- 1It is the ancient capital of King Janaka.
- 2It is the site where Shiva delivered the cosmic dance.
- 3It was used as a churning rod by the gods and demons during Samudra Manthan.✓
- 4It is the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Correct answer
It was used as a churning rod by the gods and demons during Samudra Manthan.
Explanation
स्पष्टीकरण:
पौराणिक महत्व: हिंदू धर्म की पौराणिक कथाओं (विशेषकर पुराणों) के अनुसार, क्षीरसागर के समुद्र मंथन के समय देवताओं और असुरों ने मंदर पर्वत (Mount Mandar) को मथनी (Churning Rod) के रूप में प्रयोग किया था तथा वासुकी नाग को नेती (रस्सी) बनाया था।
वर्तमान स्थिति: यह ऐतिहासिक और धार्मिक पर्वत वर्तमान समय में भारत के बिहार राज्य के बांका जिले में स्थित है, जिसे स्थानीय लोग मंदार हिल के रूप में जानते हैं।
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