Konark Sun Temple

About This Location

The Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage) was built in the 13th century as a colossal stone chariot of the Sun god Surya — with 24 elaborately carved wheels (sundials) and seven horses, all in intricately detailed stone. The temple's erotic sculpture panels, celestial beings, and astronomical precision in its design make it a singular architectural wonder. The temple faces east so sunrise illuminates it dramatically.

Photography Highlights

• Sunrise illuminating the main entrance
• Stone chariot wheel close-ups
• Erotic sculpture panel detail
• Natyamandapa (dance hall)
• Konark Beach 3km away

How to Reach

65 km from Bhubaneswar by road. OSRTC buses from Bhubaneswar and Puri.