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. 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)...
2. Ardhasani Temple
Ardhasani Temple Ardhasani temple is situated on the Grand Road in Puri, at a distance of about 3 km from the Jagannath temple. The temple is completely whitewashed. Though it is not very big in struc...
3. Puri Beach
Puri Beach The holy city of Puri is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in India. It is situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and is, therefore, home to some of the finest beaches of...