Saturday, October 31, 2009

The Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa

Konark is situated 20 Miles from the northeast of Puri. The word Konarak means Corner Sun.The temple was planned by the Ganaga ruler Narashima Deva and he was unable to complete the temple during his lifetime. This is not themain temple which you see in the picture it is only the 24 wheel chariot , the main temple has crumbled down many years ago.

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