Sun Temple, Konârak World Heritage Site

Official name: Sun Temple, Konârak | UNESCO
Country: India | Map
Continent: Asia
Location: State of Orissa, Puri District
19.8875° Lat, 86.9470° Lon | Map
Code: 246
Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (IST, +0530)
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Category: Cultural
Description: Inscribed 1984. On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.