The Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha, is a 13-century monument to the Sun God. Completed around 1250 CE, the architectural marvel took about 12 years and nearly 1,200 construction workers and artisans to ...

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 ...

the Sun Temple of Konark was dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and symbolised his daily passage across the heavens, as described in ancient Hindu texts. The carvings on it are rich in symbolism ...

The list includes: Dedicated to Surya (Sun God) and his sister Chhathi Maiya ... during the third week of January at the ancient Sun Temple in Modhera. This vibrant celebration showcases local ...

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a 13th century wonder and is dedicated to the Sun God. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was ...