Konark Famous For Its Sun Temple

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Konark is a small town situated in the Puri district of Odisha, India. Konark is situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal, 65 km from Bhubaneswar the capital of Odisha. Konark is the place of the 13th-century Sun Temple. The name Konark has come from the word Kona (which means corner) and the word Akra (which means sun).

Konark travel guide

Konark is very well connected by rail as well as road to all major cities of India. The closest airport is in Bhubaneswar which is well connected to major cities of the country like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. Konark is also well connected through Bhubaneswar and Puri by rail to several major cities of the country and is also approachable through a good network of state and national highways from other cities of Odisha and other neighbouring states.

Festivals in Konark

The 'Natamandir' or the 'dancing hall' of the Sun Temple is the venue for the annual Konark Dance and Music festival. Organised jointly by Odisha Tourism and Odissi Research Centre in December every year, it is a feast of classical dances like Odissi, Manipuri Bharathnatyam, Chau ...
... Dance, and Kathak. Dancers of national and international fame perform in this grand festival of classical dance and music.

Magha Saptami, the seventh day of the new moon of Magha (Indian calendar) is the day to worship the Sun God at Konark and this festival is known as Magha Saptami or Chandrabhaga Mela. This is the second most popular festival of Odisha (Rath Yatra of Puri being the most popular) which is celebrated woth much fervour and joy. A large number of pilgrims from all over country take a holy dip in the Chandrabhaga river and offer prayers to the Rising Sun.

Tourist Places in Konark

An architectural wonder dedicated to Surya Devata (Sun God) the Sun Temple is one of the most popular tourist places in Konark. The Sun temple is designed like a Chariot with 24 wheels with excellent carving each having a diameter of 10 meters, being pulled by seven horses and carrying Sun God. The Sun Temple also known as the Black Pagoda was built by King Narashima Deva in the year 1278 and has an idol of Jagmohana which is a display of the remarkable architecture of ancient times.
The other places to visit in and around Konark include the sea beach, museum, the temple of Ramchandi, the Vishnu Temple, Astaranga, Konark Matha, Belesore, Pipli, Balighai, Kakatapur, Puri, Bhubneshwar, Kuruma and Chaurasi.

Accommodation in Konark

A variety of accommodation is available in Konark right from lodges to resorts. These hotels provide comfortable stay, impeccable service in addition to excellent food to the guests. One could even find accommodation in Bhubneshwar or Puri.

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