It was on this throne, it is said that the idol of Surya Narayana, the presiding deity of the Konark Sun Temple, was originally enshrined. The idol of Surya Narayana, however, is no longer there.

Konark to transform into ‘Surya Nagri’ The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Wednesday announced a scheme for complete solarisation of Sun temple and the entire Konark town.

A stunning architecture of a sun temple named after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik may come up soon at Chandrabhaga near the world-famous Sun Temple atn Konark. Recently, a team of Surya Mandir ...

Konark, beyond its famed Sun Temple, offers a rich tapestry of experiences, blending history, spirituality, and natural beauty. As part of Odisha's Golden Triangle, it represents the soul ...

The Sun Temple Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Temple also known as the Black Pagoda built at Konark, in Odisha, India. It was built by king Narasimha Deva of Eastern Ganga Dynasty around 1250.

Unlike the Konark temple, which faces east, the Biranchi Narayan temple faces west. While at Konark, the rays of the rising sun fall on the Surya, at the Biranchi Narayan temple the rays of the ...

“The historical town will be developed as ‘Surya Nagri’ to convey a message of synergy between the modern use of solar energy and the ancient Sun Temple and the importance of promoting solar ...

The Konark Temple is dedicated to the Sun God, Lord Surya and was built in the 13th century. The structure of this temple resembles a chariot, a three-tier structure pulled by seven horses and is ...

The konark surya temple,Abode of Sun Every ancient temple or building tells the saga of India’s rich heritage, scientific and architectural marvel and extreme devotion.

Kolkata to Konark: How to reach Konark from Kolkata by road The highlight of visiting Konark in Orissa is of course the world famous Sun Temple or Surya Mandir. Often called as the Black Pagoda ...