🏛️ Sun Temple, Konârak

India · Asia · Cultural · 19.89°N, 86.09°E

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. The temple is attributed to king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE. Dedicated to the Hindu Sun-god Surya, it reflects the pinnacle of Kalingan architecture and artistic excellence, what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 30-metre (100 ft) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. Once over 61 metres (200 ft) high, much of the temple is now in ruins, in particular the large shikara tower over the sanctuary; at one time this rose much higher than the mandapa that remains. The structures and elements that have survived are famed for their intricate artwork, iconography, and themes, including erotic kama and mithuna scenes. Also called the Surya Devalaya, it is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga architecture.

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Quick facts

Country	India
Continent / region	Asia
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	19.89°N, 86.09°E · view on map

Sun Temple, Konârak is a cultural World Heritage site in India, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Sun Temple, Konârak was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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