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History of Konark Sun Temple


Sun Temple of Konark is very famous in the world. Kainapara of the first century AD , is an important port of the Orissan coast . The most notable marvel of Orissan art is the stately Sun Temple of Konark . Built in AD 1250 , during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva -I in AD 1238-64, it was to enshrine an image of Sun that is also called Arka, the patron deity of the place. There are 2 rows of twelve large wheels on each side of the Konark sun temple. The wheels represent the twenty four hours in a day and others the twelve months. The seven horses say are said to symbolize the seven days of the week. Temple of Konarak the Black Pagoda because it was supposed to draw ships into the shore and cause shipwrecks. The Vimana of the Deul has collapsed while that of Jagamohana and the Nata Mandapa are better preserved. The walls of the Sun temple in Konark contain superb carving of divine, semi-divine, human and animal figures amidst floral and geometric ornamentations. The vivacious Kanyas and danseuse are remarkable for their sensuous modeling , pulsating with human emotions which are absorbed in a variety of gestures and rhythmic actions . Such sculptures render the Orissan temple a class unto themselves. Mighty Simha Gajas welcome the visitor at the porches, visit this interesting Konark sun temple dedicated to the Sun God. The Sun Temple is belonging to the medieval period embellished with intricate carvings both on the inside and outside , located in the town of Konark , in the Orissa.

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