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June 25th, 2005, 03:58 PM
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Konark Sun Temple | India
One more entry from the inexhaustible list of architectural diversity in India.
 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. 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.    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.       
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June 25th, 2005, 04:20 PM
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Punjabi Gangsta repin NYC
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i've been there
...i think it was last summer when i went to india tos ee my grandma and my hometown ....and then we went to orsissa and south india too....cuz when i go to india i basiaclly go to punjab...but for a change we went sumwhere else...so yeah..its a beauty ... leavin a 9
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June 25th, 2005, 04:34 PM
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8.5/10
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June 25th, 2005, 04:41 PM
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Deserves nothing less than a 10
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June 25th, 2005, 09:17 PM
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Wow
 So many details! 10/10 |
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June 27th, 2005, 01:36 AM
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New City!!!
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December 11th, 2005, 01:53 AM
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Go Habs! Go!
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December 26th, 2005, 12:51 PM
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June 24th, 2006, 08:55 AM
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June 24th, 2006, 02:11 PM
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Nice one, 10.
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June 25th, 2006, 12:29 PM
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June 27th, 2006, 12:03 PM
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June 27th, 2006, 09:09 PM
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June 30th, 2006, 11:03 PM
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July 3rd, 2006, 05:43 PM
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August 11th, 2006, 06:47 AM
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Amazin' details and hidden secrets! 10/10
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October 17th, 2006, 03:28 AM
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March 9th, 2007, 05:57 PM
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I find it strange how people give the coliseum in Rome a 10 and then give this an 8....
deserves no less than a 10. |
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March 10th, 2007, 01:32 PM
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This one's absolutely incredible. 10/10!!
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