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Where is the sun temple at Konark?

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Your question is your answer. Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. Konark is a small town in Puri district of the state of Orissa, India, on the Bay of Bengal, sixty-five kilometres from Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1236-1264) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is a World Heritage Site. It takes the form of the chariot of Surya (Arka), the sun god, and is heavily decorated with stone carving.

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In which state the sun temple is located?

Konark


Where was the sun temple built?

konark , india


Which temple dedicated to sun god is shaped like a chariot?

Konark Sun Temple.


Where is konark temple?

The Sun Temple also known as Konark Temple is situated at Chandrabhaga about 30 kms from Puri, Orissa.


Who built Surya Mandir at Konark?

Langula Narasingh Dev built Sun Temple at Konark.


Who built Konark Sun Temple?

Langula narsingdev


Who build the sun temple?

The Konark Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, is a famous Indian temple in Konark, Orissa. It was built in the 13th century by Narasimhadeva I who ruled during the time of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The Konark Sun Temple is hailed as one of the seven wonders of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Which king made sun temple of konark?

The Sun Temple was built by King Narasimhaeva I.


In which Indian state is the Sun Temple of Konark located?

orissa


Where is the sun Temple of Konark situated?

east coast of odisha


What is the effect of pollution on the Konark sun temple?

It would get destroyed.


Is the konark sun temple the same as the jagannath temple?

No, both are different and situated at different places. Konark Sun Temple is the chariot shaped temple of lord Sun and one of the heritage of the world. Jagannath Temple is one among the 4 Religious Places (Dham) of Hindu. It has Lord Jagannath as its principal God