I magine a 100-foot high chariot with 24 wheels — each 12 foot in diameter — being pulled by seven horses! Yes, we are talking of the Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha. In the late ...

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 ... Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple symbolises the passage of time and its wheels act as sundials. It's a masterpiece of Odisha's Kalinga architecture and remains a ...