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 elephant there is a human being.
Here, lion represents power and the elephant portrays wealth. The whole illustration symbolises the major problems faced by man in his life - money and power.
One of the most fascinating interesting things of this temple was that the sun idol was suspended in the air as there were magnets used in the construction. So when you entered the main temple, you can see a tall idol in mid-air. For long years, it was a mystery as to how this happened. People did not realise it was the magnetic field from all four sides that made this happen. But this also led to the removing of the idol. It is belief that this magnetic field affected the compass navigation for sailors and when they were invading India, they ordered the magnets to be removed. Thus, the idol could no longer be suspended in air. Today, tourists aren't allowed to go in the main chamber as it has been sealed.
What we see today are a few structures, an open air dance hall and the dining hall. The Konark Dance Festival that is held annually takes place close to the temple at a strategic location so that the temple makes for a backdrop of the festival.
Conclusion:-
Its very attractive and beautiful to visit with a great piece stone art a alluring place we need to keep aware the people of whole world to just move forward to the place.
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 elephant there is a human being.
Here, lion represents power and the elephant portrays wealth. The whole illustration symbolises the major problems faced by man in his life - money and power.
One of the most fascinating interesting things of this temple was that the sun idol was suspended in the air as there were magnets used in the construction. So when you entered the main temple, you can see a tall idol in mid-air. For long years, it was a mystery as to how this happened. People did not realise it was the magnetic field from all four sides that made this happen. But this also led to the removing of the idol. It is belief that this magnetic field affected the compass navigation for sailors and when they were invading India, they ordered the magnets to be removed. Thus, the idol could no longer be suspended in air. Today, tourists aren't allowed to go in the main chamber as it has been sealed.
What we see today are a few structures, an open air dance hall and the dining hall. The Konark Dance Festival that is held annually takes place close to the temple at a strategic location so that the temple makes for a backdrop of the festival.
Conclusion:-
Its very attractive and beautiful to visit with a great piece stone art a alluring place we need to keep aware the people of whole world to just move forward to the place.
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