Sun Temple, Konark
The Konark Sun Temple (also Spelled Konarak) Is A 13th-century Hindu Temple Dedicated To The Sun God. Shaped Like A Giant Chariot, The Temple Is Known For The Exquisite Stone Carvings That Cover The Entire Structure.It Is The Most Popular Tourist Destination In Orissa And Has Been A World Heritage Site Since 1984. It Is Located In The Village Of Konark, Which Is 35km North Of Puri On The Coast Of The Bay Of Bengal.

Sun Temple Konark Showcases How The Sun God Roams About On His Royal Chariot. This Temple I India Is Meant To Be Worshipped By The People From All The Sects And From All Walks Of Life, As The Sun God Is Indispensible In Everyone’s Life.

Designed And Constructed In The Form Of A Pyramid And Stretching Above Like A Tower, Konark Sun Temple Resembles The Structural Formation Of The Temples That Can Be Found In Kalinga. As You Take An Elaborate View Of The Sun Temple At Konark, You Get To Notice The Audience Hall And Some Parts Of The Dancing As Well As The Dining Hall. And What You Notice While Entering The Temple Is That The Face Of The Temple Is In The East-West Direction.

Multifarious Images Drawn Over The Walls Of The Sun Temple At Konark Pose Animals Such As Snakes, Giraffe, Elephants Etc. Mythological Figures Also Cover The Walls Of The Temple. Yes, You Just Can’t Miss Out The Images Of God Vishnu, Lord Shiva As Well As Goddess Shakti Intricately Crafted. You Also Come Across Women Showcasing Their Beauty In The Most Seductive Manner.

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