Thousands of people took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach at Konark in Puri district on the occasion of ‘Magha Saptami’ on ...

Thousands gathered at Konark in Odisha to observe Magha Saptami, honoring the Sun God with holy dips and rituals. Despite the river's absence, an artificial pond facilitated the traditions. The event ...

Built around 1244â 1255 CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, the Sun Temple of Konark was dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and symbolised his daily passage across the ...

Thousands of people took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga at Konark in Odisha’s Puri district on the occasion of ‘Magha Saptami’ on Tuesday. Magha Saptami is observed as the birthday of the Sun God and is ...

Konark's architectural jewel is the UNESCO World Heritage Site called The Sun Temple. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I ...

The Konark Sun Temple is located along the coastline of Odisha, about three km from the sea, and is heavily decorated with stone carving. The entire temple complex takes the form of the Sun God ...

Konark festival: This popular dance festival is celebrated against the backdrop of the famous Sun Temple in Konark. The Konark Dance and Music Festival brings together artists to showcase and ...