Konark Sun Temple
About the temple
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu shrine dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, built around 1250 CE by King Narasimhadeva I. Designed as a colossal stone chariot with intricately carved wheels and horses, it stands as a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture on Odisha's coastline. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.
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