His plan worked, and the temple was completed ... in the cultural memory of Odisha and the lore surrounding the Konark Sun Temple. Another myth surrounds Samba, Lord Krishna's son.

The Konark Sun Temple is located along the coastline of Odisha, about three km from the sea, and is heavily decorated with stone carving. The entire temple complex takes the form of the Sun God ...

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.

On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic ...

Though renowned worldwide for the magnificent Sun Temple, beyond the iconic architecture lies Konark's hidden side ... to ...

Konark festival: This popular dance festival is celebrated against the backdrop of the famous Sun Temple in Konark. The Konark Dance and Music Festival brings together artists to showcase and ...