Konarak Sun Temple India

This 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god is shaped like a giant chariot. It is best known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure.

map of Konarak Sun Temple
Location map of Konarak Sun Temple, India.
map of Konarak Sun Temple
Aerial view of Konarak Sun Temple, India.

Quick Facts on Konarak Sun Temple
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World Heritage Site Data
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ID
246
Year Inscribed
1984
Names
معبد الشمس في كوناراك AR
Sun Temple, Konârak EN
Templo del Sol en Konârak ES
Temple du Soleil à Konârak FR
Храм Солнца в Конараке RU
科纳拉克太阳神庙 ZH
Nation(s)
India
Criteria
(i)(iii)(vi)
Size
10.62 hectares