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Konark Sun Temple
Konark, Puri, Odisha, 752111, India Phone: +91 675 823 6821 Average Price: US$ 0 per personAbout
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark, in Odisha, India. It has been built in the shape of a gigantic chariot with elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The Konark temple is also known for its erotic sculptures of maithunas. Two smaller ruined temples have been discovered nearby. One of them is called the Mayadevi Temple and is located southwest from the entrance of the main temple. It is presumed to have been dedicated to Mayadevi, one of the Sun god's wives. The other one belongs to some unknown Vaishnava deity. Sculptures of Balarama, Varaha and Trivikrama have been found at the site, indicating it to be a Vaishnavite temple. Entry Fee for foreigners: 250 Rupees.
