Konark Sun Temple – Orissa
Konark temple is also known as the Konark Sun temple and is the one of most famous temples of the country. This temple was built by Raja Narsimhadeva who was the powerful ruler of Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. It is named as Sun temple because it is dedicated to Sun God. The Sun temple is constructed such that it looks like a mammoth chariot with 24 wheels. Each wheel of this seven horses drawn vehicle is about 10 feet in diameter. Sun temple is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the country which is evident to its amazing carving and sculptural work.
Mythology
According to Hindu mythology, Samba who was the son on Lord Krishna and Jambavati was cursed by Lord Krishna when he accidently entered the place where the wife of Lord Krishna used to bath. Samba suffered from leprosy by the virtue of the curse given by Lord Krishna. And Samba could get solace from that curse only if he would worship Lord Surya. And in his pursuit of worshipping Lord Surya he figured a holy shrine of Lord Surya residing in a beautiful lotus flower at placed called Konaditya Kshetra.
Samba got exemption from the curse after worshipping the Lord Surya with extreme sincerity. The carvings on the Sun temple demonstrate the real picture of the life. The art successfully demonstrates humanity and peace to the world. Because of its cultural heritage, the Konark Dance Festival and the Sun Festival are organized at this serene place. Its whole design which includes the art behind carving and architecture is very closely related to ancient India culture.
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