This weekend you should also visit the world’s largest Sun temple with your family, see in the video the temple of the world where the river returns after touching the feet of Lord Vishnu.
There are many grand temples in India, which are dedicated to various gods and goddesses. One such special temple is in Odisha, which is dedicated to Sun God. This Chakra is a replica of the Konark Chakra of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha. Famous as Konark Sun Temple, this temple is also known as Padma Kshetra.
It is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Know the special things related to this temple and how you can go here.
A temple dedicated to Sun God
Konark is part of the Golden Triangle of Odisha, which also includes Bhubaneswar and Puri. It was built by King Narasimhadev in 1250 AD. The grandeur of this temple is worth seeing. This temple resembles the chariot of Sun God with 12 pairs of wheels and seven horses pulling it. Konark Wheel is the main attraction here. It worked like a sundial and showed accurate time. The twelve wheels represent the twelve months of the year and the eight dials within the wheel represent the eight hours of the day. This temple decorated with beautiful artefacts is a wonderful example of architecture and carving.
This is the specialty of the temple
The temple complex is divided into Nritya Mandapam and Jagamohana. Due to security reasons, it is prohibited to enter the main part of the temple, but apart from this you can see many other things here, which make this temple attractive. There are twelve pairs of wheels on the sides of the temple, on which various figures are carved. The shape made on each chakra has its own significance.
That’s why the temple is special
There are also many erotic carvings on the walls of the temple. Along with this, there are also five galleries where you can see historical artefacts. A film about a particular temple is also shown in the auditorium. Moreover, Chandrabhag Beach and Ashtaranga Beach are also nearby, where you can enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset to make your trip more memorable. Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is also nearby.
How to reach this temple
Konark Sun Temple is located in Puri district of Odisha. It is about 60 km from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. Being a very popular tourist destination, transport facilities are easily available here. You can book a train or flight to reach Puri. Then you can easily reach here by bus or taxi from Puri.
When is the best time to come?
The best time to visit here is between October to February. Due to its proximity to the sea, the weather here is quite pleasant at this time. However, meeting timings are from 6 am to 10 pm.
