Konark Sun Temple at Konark(Orissa)

This temple, now in ruins is a colossal monument, a temple to the Sun God built in the 13th century. An original structure dating back to the 9th century once stood here. In its original form, the deul was 235 feet high and the jagamohana was about 150 feet high. The temple was representative of the Chariot of the Sun with 12 pairs of huge wheels and 7 horses. This temple, massive in scale, is considered to be the masterpiece of Orissan architecture. The temple abounds in sculptural work.

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