History of Sun Temple
The name Konark originates from the blend of the Sanskrit words Kona (corner or point) and Ark (the sun), in reference to the sanctuary which was committed to the Sun God, Surya. The Konark Sun Temple is a thirteenth century Hindu sanctuary committed to the Sun God. Formed like a goliath chariot, the sanctuary is known for the stunning stone carvings that spread the whole structure. It is the best-known visitor goal in Orissa and has been a World Heritage Site since 1984. It is situated in the town of Konark, which is 35 kilometers north of Puri on the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal.
As often as possible alluded to as the Black Pagoda, the Konark Temple was developed in the mid-thirteenth century by Raja Narasinghs Deva-I of the Ganga Dynasty. The sanctuary is one of a kind in its engineering and is worked as a chariot driven by seven ponies on 12 sets of brightened wheels. There are delightful carvings on the mass of the principle sanctuary, and afterward there is the Natya Mandap (a different structure just before the sanctuary). The sanctuary is said to symbolize the progression of time, which is thought to be represented by the Sun God. The arrangement of steeds is intended to speak to the seven days of the week, while the 12 sets of wheels reference the a year of the year. Just past the yard is a twofold staircase that prompts a hallowed place containing a grand statue of the Sun God, which is cut out perfectly. Diverse pictures can be seen on the dividers of the sanctuary that posture creatures, for example, snakes, giraffes, elephants, and so forth.
Architecture of Sun Temple
The sanctuary is known for its amazing Kalinga design that incorporates a delineation of a 100 ft high chariot being pulled by steeds and wheels cut out of a solitary stone. The landmark depicts the impressive chariot of the sun god. Worked of Khondalite rocks, the first sanctuary had 230 ft high sanctum which never again exists, 128 ft high group of spectators corridor, ballroom, feasting lobby which endure still. There are 24 unpredictably planned wheels, 12 ft in diametre which are seen drawn by ponies. These seven ponies speak to the week, the wheels represent the a year while the day-cycle is symbolized by the eight spokes in the wheels. What's more, this entire portrayal tells how the time is constrained by the sun – being the very delineation of the Surya in the Hindu folklore going from the east in his chariot accompanied by his charioteer, Aruna.
The passageway prompts the hallowed place of the god of Surya made of chlorite stone. The dividers of the sanctuary are embellished with reliefs – mind boggling carvings of different figures including Hindu divine beings, pictures of the ordinary human life, fowls, creatures and the sky is the limit from there. The sanctuary likewise has sexual models on its shikhara having a place with the tantra custom. The wheels of the sanctuary can be utilized as sundials and can anticipate the time.
How to Reach Sun Temple
By Flight :Bhubaneswar Airport or Biju Patnaik International Airport is 65 km and around 60 minutes lengthy drive from the Konark Sun Temple. You can without much of a stretch get taxis on contract to reach Konark from the air terminal.
By Rail : Puri Railway Station is the closest railroad station from the Konark Temple. It is 30 km from Konark. You can book Bhubaneswar to Puri prepares and after that take a taxi to arrive at the sanctuary.
By Road : Konark Bus Stand is a little ways from the Sun Temple. You can board a transport from Puri and reach Konark in 60 minutes. OSRTC and private administrators give transport administration from Puri to Konark.
