Konark Sun Temple (Black Pagoda)

తెలుగు: కోణార్క్ సూర్య దేవాలయం (బ్లాక్ పగోడా - యునెస్కో) हिन्दी: कोणार्क सूर्य मंदिर (ब्लैक पैगोडा यूनेस्को)

🕉 Presiding Deity: Surya 📜 Tradition: Saura

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About The Temple

Introduction & Sanctity

UNESCO World Heritage Site designed as a colossal 24-wheeled chariot of Sun God Surya drawn by seven spirited horses, a marvel of 13th-century Kalinga architecture.

Temple Story

📜 Sthala Purana & Sacred Lore

Samba, son of Lord Krishna, cured himself of leprosy here after rigorous penance to Sun god Surya for 12 years.

Historical Significance

🏛️ History & Heritage

Built around 1250 CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty using Khondalite stone.

Transit & Connectivity

🚗 How to Reach the Kshetra

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Puri Railway Station (35 km) / Bhubaneswar (65 km)

✈️ Nearest Airport

Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar (64 km)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stand

Konark Bus Stand (1 km)

🛣️ Major Highway Route

Puri-Konark Marine Drive / NH-316

🏛️ Devasthanam Administration

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) & Odisha Tourism

📞 Contact: +91 6758 236821

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Darshan timings and ritual schedules are subject to change during special festival days. Devotees are advised to confirm with temple authorities before planning visits.

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