Konark Sun Temple, Konark Sun Temple Timings
Konark Sun temple is located in Konark in Puri
district in the state of Odhisa.
Lord Surya is the presiding deity of this temple and
he is swayamboo
The temple was built in the form of huge chariot of
the sun god fitted with 24 wheels i.e 12 wheels in both sides and 7 horses in
front of the temple.
The wheels probably represent the 12 months of a year
and the horses seven days of a week.
Every day the sun rays would reach the Nata mandir
from the coast and reflects from the diamond placed at the center of the idol.
There are three images of the sun god positioned to catch
the rays of sun at morning, noon and evening.
Kona meaning corner and Arka meaning the sun. Sun god
worshipped in Ark Kshetra is called Konark.
Lord Krishna’s son Samba was smitten with leprosy due
to his father’s curse, went penance for 12 years and ultimately succeeded in pleasing
lord surya, who is healer of all skin diseases.
This temple was built in 13th century and
renovated in 1904.
Devotees gather for Chandrabhaga mela around the month
of February
Best time to Visit – September to February
Temple Timings
6.00 am to 8.00 pm
How to reach the temple
36 kms from Puri
66 kms from Bhubaneswar
Nearby Temples
Puri, Sri Nrusingha Temple – 34 kms
Puri, Sri Gundicha Temple – 34 kms
Puri, Chakra Theertha Temple – 36 kms
Puri, Jambeswar Temple – 39 kms
Puri, Sri Markandeshwara Temple – 43 kms
Puri, Sri Lokanatha Temple – 44 kms
Puri, Sri Sakshigopal Temple – 48 kms
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