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Surya
Konark Sun Temple
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Konark Sun Temple

Puri district, Odisha

The Konark Sun Temple is a monumental 13th-century Hindu shrine dedicated to the Sun god Surya, located along the coastline of Puri district, Odisha. Designed in the form of a massive stone chariot pulled by seven horses and adorned with elaborately carved wheels, it represents the pinnacle of Kalinga architecture. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple remains a major pilgrimage site and a landmark of Indian cultural heritage.

Main DeitySurya