I magine a 100-foot high chariot with 24 wheels — each 12 foot in diameter — being pulled by seven horses! Yes, we are talking of the Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha. In the late ...

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 ...

The Konark Sun Temple is located along the coastline of Odisha, about three km from the sea, and is heavily decorated with stone carving ... most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage ...

The temple is aligned with the sun, so the sun’s rays shine on it at certain times. This alignment shows the advanced knowledge of astronomy and architecture of ancient India.

From towering Dravidian marvels to intricately carved rock-cut sanctuaries, India’s temples offer ... engineering skills of its builders. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha: A Chariot of the Sun GodThe ...

The Konark Sun Temple is located along the coastline of Odisha, about three km from the sea, and is heavily… How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh Neermahal or The Water ...

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

A 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, designed as a colossal chariot with intricately carved stone wheels and horses. A network of sculpted caves on Elephanta Island, featuring ...

They visited various temples, tribal museum in the capital city and the Sun temple at Konark, among other places. They also explored beaches and vibrant performing and visual art forms.