At the entrance of the temple is the Natamandir, where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun God. The dance festival is held on the same platform. The Konark Sun Temple is ...

Fear of collapse of the 13th century Sun Temple at Konark has forced the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to delay its decision to remove the sand from the temple’s assembly hall, official sources ...

Here are five unmissable experiences when in Puri: A short 50-kilometre drive from Puri takes you to the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 13th century by King ...

The alignment of the temple itself is such that the first rays of the sun strike the main entrance at dawn. This blend of astronomy, engineering, and aesthetics makes Konark a shining example of ...

Explore the Mukteshwar Temple next, which is renowned for its finely carved torana (arched entrance ... early to witness the UNESCO-recognized Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century architectural ...

At the entrance of the temple is the Natamandir, where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun God. The dance festival is held on the same platform. The Konark Sun Temple is ...