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 17th century, European ...

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, one of the Unesco World Heritage Sites, is one of India's most fascinating ... This is just one piece of the extraordinary history of the temple, which continues ...

The Konark Sun Temple is ... sandstone. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of the Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage ...

In India, temples are more than places of worship—they are cosmic stages where light and shadow weave divine stories. Ancient ...

the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, ...

When you think of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, chances are the Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s Pink City, or the Sun Temple in ...

India is home to some of the most jaw-dropping ... If ancient engineers had an award for creativity, the Sun Temple in Konark would be a clear winner. Designed like a colossal chariot with 24 ...

Fear of collapse of the 13th century Sun Temple at Konark has forced the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to delay its decision to remove the sand from the temple’s assembly hall, official sources ...

Presently, a team of the Archaeological Survey of India ... Konark Sun Temple receives on an average 5,000 to 10,000 visitors daily. Currently, the light and sound show depicting the history ...

The Konark Sun Temple is ... sandstone. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of the Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage ...