Konark
Sun Temple Konark belongs to 13th century and located at Konark,
Odisha, India. As per the legend says this Sun Temple was constructed
by the king Narasimhadeva I, dynasty of the Eastern Ganga
approximately 150 CE. The sun temple looks like a giant chariot
including stone wheels, walls and pillars. The main part of Konark
Sun Temple is still ruined. It is a UNSESO World Heritage site and
also listed in seven wonders in India. The name of the temple Konark
is driven from the Sanskrit words Kona and Arka word belong to Sun
and the temple is dedicated to the Sun god Surya. The
Konark Sun Temple is constructed at the mouth of the Chndrabhaga
river.
The temple was constructed in the form of a giant chariot of the Sun god Surya. Kondalite rocks are used in the construction of this temple. The temple had a sanctorum which was approximately 229 feet or 70m tall. Due to the heavy weight of 70m tall Sanctorum, the Vimana felled in the year of 1837. The audience hall of Sun Temple still stands and dance hall, dining hall are survive to the current day. The temple is also famous for its erotic sculptures named as maithunas. The two small temples are also located near the Konark Temple such as Mayadevi temple and Vaishanava deity.
The temple was constructed in the form of a giant chariot of the Sun god Surya. Kondalite rocks are used in the construction of this temple. The temple had a sanctorum which was approximately 229 feet or 70m tall. Due to the heavy weight of 70m tall Sanctorum, the Vimana felled in the year of 1837. The audience hall of Sun Temple still stands and dance hall, dining hall are survive to the current day. The temple is also famous for its erotic sculptures named as maithunas. The two small temples are also located near the Konark Temple such as Mayadevi temple and Vaishanava deity.
The Mayadevi
temple is located southwest of the entrance of the Sun Temple.
Mayadevi is one of the Sun God's wives. The sculptures of Varaha,
Trivikrama and Balarama are also set up at the site. Tourist came
there each year to worship the Sun God or saw the architectural and
sculptural work of the temple. The stone surpasses the human
language.Konark Temple Sun Entering.
