The Sun Temple
One of the most splendid architectural marvels of the world is the Sun Temple at Konark in Puri. It is a world heritage site and attracts tourists from all over the globe. This temple was built by King Langula Narasimha Dev of the Ganga dynasty to worship the Sun deity. Then the king appointed Sadasib Samantraya Mahapatra as the chief architect for building this awesome structure. The temple basically represents a grand chariot with twenty-four wheels being drawn by seven magnificent horses. The temple also finds mention in Ain-i-Akbari, written by Abul Fazal. However, this magnificent temple, as it stands now, has collapsed to a great extent, and most of the structures present in the temple now are lucky to have withstood the test of time.
Nearby Places
1. Bata Mangala Temple
Bata Mangala Temple Bata Mangala Temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Atharanala on the road leading from Puri to Bhubaneswar. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Mangala. In the Odia...
2. Sri Jagannath Temple
Sri Jagannath Temple Located in the coastal district of Puri, the Jagannath temple is one of the most renowned places of interest that enjoys the honor of being one of the ‘char dhams’ (sacred places)...
3. Atharanala Bridge
Atharanala Bridge The Atharanala Bridge is a historic structure located at the entrance of Puri in Odisha. The historical bridge, built in the 13th century. It is a remarkable symbol of medieval engin...