Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Hindu Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast from Puri city on the coastline in Puri district, Odisha, India. [1][2] The temple is …

Jul 14, 2021 · Constructed in honour of Surya, the Hindu deity of the sun, the Sun Temple of Konark is designed as a representation of this deity’s horse-drawn chariot, complete with …

Jan 7, 2020 · The Konark or Konarak Sun temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya, and, conceived as a giant stone chariot with 12 wheels, it is the most famous of the few sun …

Feb 24, 2025 · Sun Temple, temple in Konark, Odisha state, India, that is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. It was built of stone in the 13th century. The Sun Temple is the pinnacle of …

Konark is a medium-sized town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from the state capital Bhubaneswar. [1] . It is the site of …

May 27, 2024 · In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the temple‘s rich history, analyze its architectural and artistic wonders, and explore its lasting impact on Indian culture. The Sun …

Konark, historic town, east-central Odisha state, eastern India, on the Bay of Bengal coast. It is famous for its 13th-century Surya Deula (or Surya Deul), popularly known as the Sun Temple.

The Konark or Konarak Sun temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya, and, conceived as a giant stone chariot with 12 wheels, it is the most famous of the few sun temples built in India. It …

The Konark Sun Temple had been built in the 13th-century CE by the King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty between 1238 to 1250 CE. The Konark Sun Temple is shaped in …