Konark Sun Temple, Sun temple in India.
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India.
The temple is attributed to king Narasingha deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
Intricate artwork, iconography, and themes, including erotic kama and mithuna scenes are carved on its walls.
It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major tourist attraction in India.
The temple is designed as a chariot consisting of 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in diameter, with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings.
Location: Puri district
Inception: 13 Century
Architectural style: Kalinga architecture
Website: konark.nic.in
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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