- Konark Sun Temple is situated along the coastline of Odisha in the Puri district.
- It is also known as the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya.
- Historical records suggest that Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who reigned from 1238 to 1264, constructed the temple in 1250. In 1984, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
