Konark Temple, Puri

Luckystreak · June 25th, 2005, 03:16 PM

Konark Sun Temple is located , in the state of Orissa near the sacred city of Puri. The sun Temple of Konark is dedicated to the sun God or Surya. It is a masterpiece of Orissa's medieval architecture. Sun temple has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The Konark temple is widely known not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work. The entire temple has been conceived as a chariot of the sun god with 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in diameter, with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings. Seven horses drag the temple. Two lions guard the entrance, crushing elephants. A flight of steps lead to the main entrance.

Luckystreak · June 25th, 2005, 03:28 PM

The entire temple has been designed in the shape of a chariot carrying the Sun God across the heavens. The huge intricate wheels of the chariot, which are carved around the base of the temple, are the major attractions of the temple. The spokes of these wheels serve as sundials, and the shadows formed by these can give the precise time of the day.

Luckystreak · June 25th, 2005, 03:42 PM

Konark was once a bustling port of Kalinga and had good maritime trade relations with Southeast Asian countries. The present Sun Temple was probably built King Narashimhadev I (AD 1238-64) of the Ganga dynasty to celebrate his victory over the Muslims. The temple fell into disuse in the early 17th century after it was desecrated by an envoy of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

Luckystreak · June 25th, 2005, 03:45 PM

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Arun Mohan · September 25th, 2012, 04:19 PM

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ahiliya fernandes · October 30th, 2012, 12:00 PM

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty . The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the Seven Wonders of India (as per the poll collected by NDTV). Legend has it that the temple was constructed by Samba, the son of Lord Krishna. It is said that Samba was afflicted by leprosy, brought about by his father’s curse on him. After 12 years of penance, he was cured by Surya, the Sun God, in whose honour he built the magnificent Konark Sun Temple.

Dakling · April 23rd, 2013, 03:35 PM

from my visit to Konark temple in march this year.

June 25th, 2005, 03:16 PM	#1
Luckystreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,948 Likes (Received): 1	Konark Temple, Puri Konark Sun Temple is located , in the state of Orissa near the sacred city of Puri. The sun Temple of Konark is dedicated to the sun God or Surya. It is a masterpiece of Orissa's medieval architecture. Sun temple has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The Konark temple is widely known not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work. The entire temple has been conceived as a chariot of the sun god with 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in diameter, with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings. Seven horses drag the temple. Two lions guard the entrance, crushing elephants. A flight of steps lead to the main entrance.

September 25th, 2012, 04:19 PM	#6
Arun Mohan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 26 Likes (Received): 0	Archaeological Museum Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, all days except Friday Credits: Orissa Directory __________________ I Love My India and all states, cities and Union Territories. Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Trivandrum.

October 30th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#7
ahiliya fernandes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8 Likes (Received): 0	Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty . The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the Seven Wonders of India (as per the poll collected by NDTV). Legend has it that the temple was constructed by Samba, the son of Lord Krishna. It is said that Samba was afflicted by leprosy, brought about by his father’s curse on him. After 12 years of penance, he was cured by Surya, the Sun God, in whose honour he built the magnificent Konark Sun Temple. __________________ electronic cigarette

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Dakling Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 57 Likes (Received): 40	last impressions from my visit to Konark temple in march this year.

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June 25th, 2005, 03:28 PM	#2
Luckystreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,948 Likes (Received): 1	The entire temple has been designed in the shape of a chariot carrying the Sun God across the heavens. The huge intricate wheels of the chariot, which are carved around the base of the temple, are the major attractions of the temple. The spokes of these wheels serve as sundials, and the shadows formed by these can give the precise time of the day.

June 25th, 2005, 03:42 PM	#3
Luckystreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,948 Likes (Received): 1	Konark was once a bustling port of Kalinga and had good maritime trade relations with Southeast Asian countries. The present Sun Temple was probably built King Narashimhadev I (AD 1238-64) of the Ganga dynasty to celebrate his victory over the Muslims. The temple fell into disuse in the early 17th century after it was desecrated by an envoy of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

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Luckystreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,948 Likes (Received): 1	Poll is at: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=228464