Konark Sun Temple
Site Name: Sun Temple Site Type: Hindu Temple dedicated to the Sun God; Location: Near Bhubaneshwar, Odisha state, India Highlights: An architectural marvel Nearest Railway Station: Bhubaneshwar Nearest Airport: Bhubaneshwar How to reach: Well connected by road from Bhubaneshwar Hotel: A lot of options including low cost hotels/ashrams and free accommodations in Bhubaneshwar Restaurants: Varieties of options in Bhubaneshwar Konark is a small town located at a distance of around 65 kms from Bhubaneshwar city in the state of Odisha in India. The town is popular due to the 13th century Sun Temple aka the Black Pagoda. The temple which is a World Heritage Site was built during the period of Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga dynasty. The temple has been constructed in the shape a gigantic chariot with twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels. Although the major part of the temple is now in r...