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  1. Konark Sun Temple - Wikipedia

    • The Konark Sun Temple was built in 1250 CE during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narsimhadeva-1 from stone in the form of a giant ornamented chariot dedicated to the Sun god, Surya. In Hindu Vedic iconography Surya is represented as rising in the east and traveling rapidly across the sky in a chariot drawn by seven horses. He is described typicall… See more

    Overview

    Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Hindu Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast from Puri city on … See more

    Etymology

    The name Konark (Koṇarka) derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words Koṇa (corner or angle) and Arka (the sun). The context of the term Kona is unclear, but probably refers to the southeast location of this temple … See more

    Location

    The Temple is located in an eponymous village (now NAC Area) about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Puri and 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Bhubaneswar on the Bay of Bengal coastline in the Indian state of … See more

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  1. Konarak Sun Temple - World History Encyclopedia

  2. Sun Temple, Konârak - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

  3. Konark: Chariot of the sun — Google Arts & Culture

    Dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and designed like his chariot, the massive and magnificent Sun Temple at Konark - kona meaning angle and arc referring to the sun - is one of the finest...

  4. Sun Temple of Konark | Information, Description, Map, …

    Sep 23, 2024 · 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 Hindu Orissan architecture and is unique in …

  5. Konark | Sun Temple, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    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. Konark: Surya Deula Stone chariot …

  6. Konark Sun Temple in Odisha: Essential Visitor's Guide

    Jan 4, 2020 · Dedicated to Surya the Sun God, it was made as his colossal cosmic chariot with 12 pairs of wheels pulled by seven horses (sadly, only one of the horses remains). The temple is believed to celebrate glory of the Ganga …

  7. The Sun Temple of Konark: A Timeless Testament to Human …

  8. Sun Temple, Konârak | Ministry of Culture, Government of India

  9. Konark Sun Temple History, Architecture, Mystery, …

    Feb 24, 2024 · The Sun Temple of Konark is dedicated to the Hindu deity Surya, the Sun God. This historic temple showcases magnificent stone-carved chariots and sculptures, celebrating Surya’s celestial significance.