the Sun Temple of Konark was dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and symbolised his daily passage across the heavens, as described in ancient Hindu texts. The carvings on it are rich in symbolism ...

Showcasing India's rich religious diversity, these magnificent ancient temples have been standing for centuries as its ...

The Konark Sun Temple is located along the coastline of Odisha, about three km from the sea, and is heavily decorated with stone carving. The entire temple complex takes the form of the Sun God ...

Beyond just the iconic Sun Temple, Konark reveals charming facets through ... including twelve pairs of giant wheels intricately carved symbolizing Surya's movement through zodiac signs, towering ...

On the day, Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko Jaishankar visited the Sun Temple in Konark. Sharing the experience on his X handle, the EAM wrote that he was delighted to visit the Sun Temple.