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Which among the following statement is/are correct about Puri Jagannath Temple?

1. The Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the “White Pagoda”.

2. The idol of Jagannatha is made of wood.

3. The temple was constructed in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

All the above

Puri Jagannath Temple:-

The Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the “White Pagoda”.
Konark Temple of Sun is known as Black Pagoda
Jagannath Puri temple is also called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’ where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
The temple is a part of Char Dham (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram) pilgrimages that a Hindu is expected to make in one’s lifetime.
The idol of Jagannatha is made of wood.
The temple was constructed in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.