This elegant temple is constructed in the form of a huge chariot with 18 wheels driven by seven horses. Surrounded by green lawns, it has a pond too. Locals believe water in the pond has curative ...
The temple is aligned with the sun, so the sun’s rays shine on it at certain times. This alignment shows the advanced knowledge of astronomy and architecture of ancient India.
The 800-year-old temple is regarded as the second most important Sun temple in the country after Konark. The intricate sculptures add to the beauty of the temple. It also houses 45 smaller shrines.
the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, ...
The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a 13th century wonder ... It's a masterpiece of Odisha's Kalinga architecture and remains ...
Partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025 visible in select areas of Northern Hemisphere, first eclipse of 2025 in India.
India will experience two solar eclipses, one in March and another in September. The first event will be a partial eclipse, ...
Constructed in the 11th century by Raja Raja Chola I, this temple in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu stands as one of India’s Great Living Chola Temples and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage ...