Sun Temple, Konark Historical Facts and Pictures

Konark Sun Temple, located at Konark in the state of Odisha, India, is a thirteenth century Sun Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple looks like a gigantic chariot with twenty-four ornately curved wheels along with richly sculpted walls and pillars. The Samba Purana and Bhavishya Purana both mentions three sun temples located at Mundira, Kalapriya (present day Mathura), and Multan. Mundira is suspected to refer to the present day Konark. The current Sun Temple is believed to have been built by Narasimhadeva I (1238 CE-1264 CE), ruler of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It might have been built as a monument to celebrate his victory against the Turkic ruler Tughral Tughan Khan.

Sun Temple

Sun Temple Konark Pictures

Sun Temple Konark Side View

Sun Temple Konark

Konark Sun Temple Inside

Inside of Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple Inside

Konark Sun Temple Sculptures

Konark Sun Temple Sculptures Images

Konark Sun Temple Sculptures Photos

Konark Sun Temple Sculptures Pictures

Konark Sun Temple Sculptures

Konark Sun Temple Horse

Konark Sun Temple Horse Images

Konark Sun Temple Horse Photos

Konark Sun Temple Horse Pictures

Konark Sun Temple Horse

Konark Sun Temple Wheel

Konark Sun Temple Wheel Pictures

Konark Sun Temple Wheel

Although a major portion of the temple is currently in ruins, the rest of the structure is well-maintained and protected, being one of the most visited tourist spots of the country.