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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