Konark Tourism Information

Konark is a small village situated on the way of Bengal at Orissa state, in India. Konark is 65 km from Bhubaneswar. In actual Konark is a site of the 13th century Sun Temple, built in black granite by king Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga dynasty. The temple is a one of the most important Brahman sanctuaries and is a World Heritage Site.

History of Konark:

Konark derived its name from Konark (‘Kona’ mean corner and ‘Arka’ mean Sun), presiding diety of the Sun temple. The konark temple was built by Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga dynasty, in 13th century.

Konark Tourist Attractions

Sun temple is one and only tourist attraction of this small village. The Sun temple of Konark has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

The Sun temple was built in 13th century, by the king Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga dynasty.

The temple conceived as a gigantic chariot of Sun God, with twelve pair of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven pair of horses.

The temple is a perfect example of ancient architectural grandeur and no doubt one of the marvelous monuments of India.