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Konark Sun Temple
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Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple
(; also
Konârak
) is a 13th-century
Sun
Temple at
Konark
in
Odisha
,
India
. It is believed that the temple was built by king
Narasimhadeva I
of
Eastern Ganga Dynasty
around 1250 CE. The temple is in the shape of a gigantic chariot elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The temple is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
and has also featured on
various list of Seven Wonders of India
.
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