Konark gets its name after the presiding deity of the Sun temple. The name of Konark signifies a combination of two words where Kona stands for Corner and arka means Sun. Earlier a port bustling with sea trade activities with the neighbouring south east Asian countries, it has the privilege of being one of the centers of Sun worshiping in India. The temple at Konark dates back to the 13th century and represents the highest point of Orissan Architecture.
Konark is situated 20 miles to the north east of Puri in the state of Orissa and is known mainly because it houses the famous Black pagoda or the Sun Temple. The vedic puranas refer to the Sun God as the store house or power of radiance. The vedas are in full praise of the sun as the celestial source of sustaining life on earth.
The Sun Temple at Konark is dedicated to the Sun God. The temple is a World heritage site,declared by the UNESCO. It is believed that the temple was not completed as the foundation was not enough strong to bear the heavy dome. The temple wears a miraculous look as it illuminated in the evenings. 1200 artisans and 12000 labourers worked for a span of 16 years to build this temple. more..
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