Historical Period13c CE
13th century CE
3000 BCE13th century CEPresent
Sacred Facts · At a Glance
- Gender
- male
- Element
- fire
Primary Scriptures
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Surya Konark
Sun God of Konark
Overview
The Surya temple at Konark is one of the most magnificent sun temples in India, built in the 13th century.
Key Facts
- State: Odisha
- District: Puri
- Main Temple: Sun Temple, Konark (13th century CE)
- Festival: Sun Festival
Architecture
- Built in the form of a massive chariot
- 12 pairs of elaborately carved wheels
Source: Temple records
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
- Vāhana
- Uchchaihshravas
Sources & provenance
📖 2 Tertiary
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherTemple records
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherHistorical accounts