Konark Sun Temple ( Odisha)

Location: konark, Puri, Odisha
Creator: Narasinghadeva l
Completed: C. 1250
Site area: 10.62ha ( 26.2 acres)
Dedicated to: Hindu sun God 'Surya'
Known for: Architecture
History: 
This temple was built by Narasinghadeva in 1250AD to commemorate his victory over muslims.The name Konark comes from the combination of Sanskrit words Kona ( corner) and Ark ( The Sun). It is shaped like a big chariot represnting the Sun God's chariot.


Architecture:
The temple is known for it's stone carvings that cover the enient structure. The Sun God's chariot has 24 wheels and is pulled by seven horses which represent seven weeks. It is called Black Pagoda due to it's dark colour and it's magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks. The temple is built with such a fine slant towards the east that the first ray of the rising sun illuminate the main entrance. Three kind of stones used in it's construction namely chlorite, laterite & khondalite. It has height of 100 feet approx. adorned with exquisite stone carvings all over. This sanctum is celebrated for it's intricate art work themes that include erotic depictions as well much like Khajuraho Temple in Madhyapradesh.
                     ( erotic scluptures )
                                  (Dancer)
                          (God & Goddess)
                       (Mythical creature)

              (Stone carvings of the chariot)
   Things to see:
     1: The main structure
     2: Mayadevi temple
     3: Vaisnava temple
     4: Bhoga mandap
     5: Nata mandap
     6: The Nava graha or nine planets temple
     7: Images of mythical creatures,              musicians, dancers & erotic scluptures.
Konark Temple Light & Sound Show:
Duration: 40mins.
Language: English, Hindi, Odia
Timings : March to October - 
7.30pm to 8.10pm ;
8.20pm to 9pm.
                 November to February - 
6.30pm to 7.10 pm;
7.30pm to 8.10pm
No shows on Monday.
Tickets: 50rs. Per person
Konark Museum Timings : 10am to 5pm
Closed on Friday.
Entry fee: 5rs. Per person
Temple Visiting Time: All days of the week
6am to 6pm.
Visit duration 2hrs.
Entry Fee: 40rs. per person for Indians
600rs. per person for foreign tourists.
              
                   




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