The Sun Temple, Konârak is a World Heritage site in India defined by the UNESCO in 1984 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 324 (727, 607) in our monthly survey..
"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."
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