Tag: Sun Temple

Sun Temples in India

Top 10 Sun Temples in India

The sun temples of India were dedicated to the Hindu deity Surya, with the most prominent being the Konark Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha. References to sun worship are found in the puranas.

/ 2017-02-18
Konarak Sun Temple

Beauty in ruins: The Sun Temple at Konark

The Konark Sun TempleĀ is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god. Shaped like a giant chariot, the temple is known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure.

/ 2016-10-13