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 ...

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 ...

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

The 7th Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) was held yesterday with the aim of promoting knowledge about Odisha's glorious heritage and raising awareness among the general public. This heritage walk, which takes ...

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 ...

Konark festival: This popular dance festival is celebrated against the backdrop of the famous Sun Temple in Konark. The Konark Dance and Music Festival brings together artists to showcase and ...

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday (January 18, 2025) visited Raghurajpur artists' village and the Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha's Puri district on the second day of his tour ...

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is on a two-day visit to the coastal state of Odisha, went to Raghurajpur artists' village and the Sun Temple at Konark in the state's Puri district ...