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. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The temple is attributed to king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE .

2020年1月7日 · The Konark or Konarak Sun temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya, and, conceived as a giant stone chariot with 12 wheels, it is the most famous of the few sun temples built in India. It is located about 35 km northeast of the city of Puri on the coastline in the state of Odisha (earlier Orissa).

The Sun Temple at Konârak, located on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture and art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment.

It was one of the earliest centres of Sun worship in India. Built around 1250 in the reign of King Narasingha Deva (1238-64), it marks the apogee of the wave of foundations dedicated to the Sun God Surya; the entire temple was conceived as a chariot of the Sun God with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings.

2025年1月19日 · 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 terms of …

On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.

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. The town’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words kona …

Images of Balarama and two parsvadevatas of Varaha and Trivikrama were unearthed (now displayed in Archaeological Museum, Konark) proving its Vaishnava affiliation. The temple is datable to circa eleventh century A.D.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Konark Sun Temple is a testimony to the architectural genius and cultural magnificence of ancient India. This temple honors Surya, the Sun God, and is situated in the state of Odisha. It is one of the most popular tourist places in India.

2024年5月27日 · The Sun Temple of Konark, located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, is a masterpiece of ancient Indian architecture and a symbol of the enduring spirit of human creativity and devotion. This 13th-century marvel, dedicated to Surya, the Hindu deity of the sun, has captivated visitors for centuries with its exquisite craftsmanship, intricate ...