Konark Sun Templeकोणार्क सूर्य मंदिर
The thirteenth century chariot of the Sun, a World Heritage Site 35 km from Puri.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePuri, Odisha
Coastal Odisha
Coastal Odisha
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKonark, Puri
EntryASI ticket at the gate · small extra fee for the museum
About Konark Sun Temple
A thirteenth century temple built as a giant chariot of the Sun god, with twelve pairs of carved wheels and seven stone horses, commissioned by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The wheels work as sundials. The main tower fell long ago, but the dance hall, the gateway and the erotic and everyday carvings are still there. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits 35 km from Puri; the Konark Dance Festival is held here in early December.
What to see and do
- The great chariot wheels, also sundials
- Seven stone horses at the front
- Jagamohana, the surviving assembly hall
- Carvings of musicians, dancers and animals
- Konark Dance Festival in early December
- Chandrabhaga Beach, 3 km away
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