History has it that the Temple was erected just on the seashore as a gigantic chariot of Surya, the Sun God, to commemorate a military victory by the Ganga dynasty King, Narasimhadeva.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

KONARK SUN TEMPLE; This story is from January 8, 2015. KONARK SUN ... Narasimhadeva is structured like a giant chariot with 12 pairs of intricately carved stone wheels dedicated to Sun God Surya.

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 ...

News:Konark town, Sun Temple to be solarised . SENSEX 73,198.10 -1,414.33 ...

While at Konark, the rays of the rising sun fall on the Surya, at the Biranchi Narayan temple the rays of the setting sun fall on Surya’s feet, Bhakta Ramanuj Das, the mahanta or chief priest of the ...

The highlight of visiting Konark in Orissa is of course the world famous Sun Temple or Surya Mandir. Often called as the Black Pagoda, this temple was constructed in the mid thirteenth century by ...