Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
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Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1: Arasavalli Sun Temple is a 7th-century AD Sun Temple at Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh.
Statement 2: Amarkantak is mentioned as a mountain in the Puranas where some parts of Tripura, an mythological palace-city, fell when it was burnt down by Shiva. Therefore no asssociation with god Sun.
Statement 3: Omkareshwar is a temple dedicated to God Shiva.
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