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 ...

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.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha ... art with scientific concepts. The temple is designed as a colossal chariot, complete with 24 elaborately carved wheels and seven stone horses that appear ...