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Sun Temple in Konark
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The Sun Temple, Konarak is a 13th-century Hindu temple complex in the form of a huge chariot.
The temple is representative of the Brahman Sun Cult (Surya), which was spread here from Kashmir. The entire complex was designed in the form of a huge chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquisitely stone-carved wheels. The sculptural narrative provides insight into the life of the people in the (Eastern) Ganga empire.
Community Perspective: the intricate carvings are the highlight of the site. Overall, the temple complex is quite small and needs about an hour. Take a pair of binoculars (or a strong zoom camera) to see the decorations at the higher part of the temple.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Sun Temple, Konarak (ID: 246)
- Country
- India
- Status
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Inscribed 1984
Site history
History of Sun Temple, Konarak
- 1984: Inscribed
- Inscribed
- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
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Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
- Official
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- asi.nic.in — Archaeological Survey of India
- Related
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- konark.org — Site about Konark city, its 13th-century Sun Temple (a World Heritage Site), Konark Dance Festival & Konark Beach Festival
- templenet.com — Sun Temples in India, by TempleNet.com
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org/
Official Website
- asi.nic.in — Archaeological Survey of India
Related Resources
- konark.org — Site about Konark city, its 13th-century Sun Temple (a World Heritage Site), Konark Dance Festival & Konark Beach Festival
- templenet.com — Sun Temples in India, by TempleNet.com
News Article
- 17 Jan 2022 hindustantimes.com — Possible neotectonic activity behind collapse of Konark Temple
- 1 Mar 2020 newindianexpress.com — Soon, you can walk through interiors of Konark Sun Temple, now sealed with sand
- 22 Jul 2017 timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Light and sound show at Konark soon
- 3 Nov 2016 indianexpress.com — Scientists find evidence of mythical Chandrabhaga river near Konark Temple
- 8 May 2016 newindianexpress.com — Sun Temple Ticket Counter Locked due to hike in entry fees
- 27 Mar 2016 newindianexpress.com — Soon, Son et Lumiere at Konark Sun Temple
- 30 Aug 2014 digitaljournal.com — Konark Temple set to get interpretation center
- 26 Jun 2010 ptinews.com — The Sun Temple at Konark was knee deep in water following torrential rains, threatening the structure and disappointing tourists.
- 18 Oct 2009 ibnlive.in.com — Crumbling heritage: Konark temple develops cracks
Community Information
- Community Category
- Religious structure: Hindu
Travel Information
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News
- hindustantimes.com 17/01/2022
- Possible neotectonic activity behi…
- newindianexpress.com 01/03/2020
- Soon, you can walk through interio…
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com 22/07/2017
- Light and sound show at Konark soon
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