Built by the great ruler of the Ganga dynasty – King Narasimhadeva I, along with 1200 artisans, the Konark Temple is magic set in stone. Located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, this temple signifies the exquisite detailing of ancient architecture and is one of the famous historical places in India. A particularly interesting feat is at the entrance of the temple where two lions are shown crushing elephants and a human body lies at the foot of the elephant.
Interesting fact: The 12 wheels at the base of the temple are sundials that accurately denote time.
Entry fee: Indians- INR 10
Foreigners- INR 250
There is no entrance fee on Fridays.
Open from: 10 am to 5 pm ( Closed on Fridays)
Must see: The three statues of the sun gods where the sun’s rays fall at dawn, noon and sunset.
Built By: Raja Narasinghs Deva I
Built In: 13th century BCE
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