The Sun Temple of Konark which is located in the eastern state of Orissa at a distance of 65 km from the capital city Bhubaneswar and around 35 km from the holy city of Puri. The temple was built by Raja Narasimhadeva of the Ganga dynasty in 13 th century to mark a military victory over Mugals. The Sun Temple of Konark is devoted the God Sun. The structure of Sun Temple was build in the shape of a chariot carrying the God Sun or Surya drawn by seven horses with 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in distance, with a set of spokes and sophisticated carvings. The Front of the Sun temple of konark is guarded by the two giant stone lions crusing a war elephant.

There is Nata Mandir at the entrance of sun temple. Nata Mandir is the place where the temple dancers used to perform their dance . There are various geometric and flowery patterns all around the temple. The walls and roof of the temple are carved with the images of foliage, men, animals and other attractive patterns. Amongst these there are three images of the God Sun, located to grab the rays of the sun at morning, noon and evening.

The temple has been declared a world heritage site as it is one of the master piece of temple architecture of orissa.Every year in the month of February the Chandrabhaga mela is held which is a grand religious festival of Konark .Around thousands of Pilgrims come here on the pool to take sacred dip in its remedial water and then move towards beach to watch the sun rise.Konark beach popularly known as CHANDRABHAGA BEACH opt for picnic, swimming, boating and relaxing after the tour of konark temple. The Konark Sun temple and Chandrabhaga beach is one of the popular tourist place of India . Lakhs of tourist visit the sun temple every year.

HOW TO REACH •Air : Nearest airport Bhubaneshwar (65 kms) is well connected with Kolkata, New Delhi , Hyderabad , Chennai, Raipur and Nagpur . •Rail : Nearest railway station is Puri (35 kms) and Bhubaneshwar (65 kms) are connected by rail with all the major cities in India . • Road : Konark is well-connected by regular bus-services with Puri, Bhubaneshwar as well as all the major cities in Orissa.