Orissa is one of the well
known prominent religious states of India located on the Bay of Bengal one of
the famous ocean bed that lies close to the south eastern border in the map of
India. Compared to other tourist places Orissa in terms of tourist attraction
it does not possess much outstanding sites or fabulous things for tourist
interest but still in religion it beats majority of the tourist destinations of
the world. The so called Black Pagoda in local dialogue and Konark sun temple
in literal official name is one of the outstanding landmark attractions of
Orissa that has given fame to the country.
Konark sun temple is one
of the popular tourist spot of Orissa hailed for its fabulous magnificent
architecture and it ranks as one the seven wonders of India and considered as
the most inspiring world heritage sites ever found till date. The temple was
built by the Ganga king Narasimha Deva and houses a colossal temple that is
dedicated to the Sun God and was listed as the grandest temple of India during
the 13th century later with fall of years the image of the temple
has become darken yet it did not lost its fame totally it was brought to the
eyes of the world when the ruins of this temple were excavated in the late 19
century and today it is one of the major pilgrimage center that had illuminate
thousands of devotes and artist.
The temple is created in
such a way that you every turn gives you new impression and new art. The temple
is created in the form of the chariot of Surya the sun God which is heavily
decorated with stone craving and the entire complex of the temple’s building
are all designed into the form of huge chariots drawn by seven spirited horses
on the twelve pairs of wheels and looks extremely grand and fabulous. The
entrance of the gate is also stunned with the amazing characters of lions each
crushing the war elephants and again the each of those elephants in turn lies
on top of the human body and is an awe inspiring craft made by the ancient king
in honor of the sun god who had cured him from his leprosy which symbolizes the
majestic strikes of the sun god.
Besides the above mention
characters and amazing features there are still numerous more faultless crafts
of the various human figures performing activities which are of usual daily
activities, beautiful natural cuts of animals and fine traceries and scrollwork
has also given the superiority look over the other striking temples that are
found in India. The Konark sun temple is one among the unique temples of the
world take chance to experience the most stunning temple of India and stunned
with its striking images and statues with life time memorable tour.
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