Konark Sun Temple

It is an outstanding testimony to the 13th century kingdom of Orissa and a monumental example of the personification of divinity.

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The legend has it that the temple was constructed by samba, the son of load Krishna.

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Samba was afflicted by leprosy and after 12 years of penance he was cured by Surya, the sun god.

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King narasingha Deva 1 of the eastern Ganga Dynasty, who ruled the region from 1238 to 1264 AD built the temple in 1250 AD.

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It's exquisite architecture and intricate atone carving.

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Many devadasis used to spend the night inside the temple halls before or after there performances.

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The temple features 24 (12 pairs) wheels representing the wheels of lord Surya's sun chariot.

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