Facts about Konark Temple
Title :- Konark unsung but outstanding History In 13th century a Hindu temple dedicated to God Sun was created by King First Narashingha Dev called as Konark temple.This temple has shaped like the chariot of lord Sun with 24 wheels and 7 horses.Each wheel here has 8 spokes, each representing a 'prahar' which is a 3-hour period, adding up to 24 hours which is a day. The temple is known for the exquisite stone carvings that covers the entire structure.The temple is said to symbolise the passage of time it is situated at Odisha India. In indian mythology God Sun is very important as the source of alk energy.This temple is created in shore of bay of bengal. It is known as Black Pagoda due to its dark colour and magnetic effect which attracts ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks. But now it is 2km away from the sea. Near the entrance of the Sun temple, there are two lions at either sides of the entrance, that are seen crushing an elephant each. Under each el
