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India, Gujarat, Saurashtra, View of Main Entrance Arch of Shri Nageshwar Temple, One of the 12th Jyotirlinga, Dwarka.
India, Gujarat, Saurashtra, View of Main Entrance Arch of Shri Nageshwar Temple, One of the 12th Jyotirlinga, Dwarka.
View of Kaneshwar Mahadev Temple, an ancient marvel built in the 13th century, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat, India.
The sun temple at konark. The chariot of the Sun God is carried by 7 might horses who represent the 7 days of the week. It runs on 12 wheels - 6 on each side of the chariot representing the 12 months of the year. Each wheel is divided in 8 thick spokes and 8 thin spokes depicting the praharas or the different time of the day. Even today the sun dial shows the exact time.
The sun temple at konark. The chariot of the Sun God is carried by 7 might horses who represent the 7 days of the week. It runs on 12 wheels - 6 on each side of the chariot representing the 12 months of the year. Each wheel is divided in 8 thick spokes and 8 thin spokes depicting the praharas or the different time of the day. Even today the sun dial shows the exact time.

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Sterling Puri

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Plot 255/2 & 255/3, Sipasarubali Village Brahmagiri Odisha
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Fortune Beachfront, Puri - Member ITC Hotels' Group

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Sipasartubali Baliapanda Brahmagiri Odisha
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Ananya Palm Beach Apartment Brahmagiri Odisha
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Shonar Kutir 1 Bhk AC Resort

Puri OD
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Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa, India. It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty[2] in 1255 CE.[3] The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site[4] and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India. The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar. The name Konark derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words, Kona (corner or angle) and Ark (the sun), in reference to the temple which was dedicated to the Sun God Surya.[4] The monument was also called the Black Pagoda'(Kaala Pagoda) by the European sailors. In contrast, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the White Pagoda. Both temples served as important landmarks for the sailors.[5] Konark Sun Temple used Iron beams for its structure. The temple was originally built at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga, but the waterline has receded since then. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun god, Surya. It has twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels which are 3 meters[4] wide and is pulled by a set of seven horses (4 on the right and 3 on the left).[6] The temple follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture. It is carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance.[4] The temple is built from Khondalite rocks.[7][8] The original temple had a main sanctum sanctorum (vimana), which was supposedly 229 feet[6] (70 m) tall. Due to the weight of the superstructure (70 m tall) and weak soil of the area, the main vimana fell in 1837.[9] The audience hall (Jagamohana), which is about 128 feet (39 m) tall, still stands and is the principal structure in the surviving ruins. Among the structures, which have survived to the current day, are the dance hall (Nata mandira) and dining hall

Konark Sun Temple

After visiting Konark Sun Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gop. Take in the festivals and sunrises in the area.

Konark Sun Temple

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Sri Jagannath Temple in Orissa State of India. Constructed in 1000AD this temple is famous for its Chariot Ritual popularly known as Rath Yatra

Puri

10 March, 2024, Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa India, Ruins of 800 year old temple dedicated to Sun. Designed as a chariot consisting of 24 wheels which are sundials to measure movement of sun and planets

Konark

The hills of Udaygiri and Khandagiri located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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