- The Konark Sun Temple is a prime example of Odisha or Kalinga architecture.
- The temple complex is designed to resemble a 100-foot-high solar chariot, complete with 24 wheels and drawn by six horses, all intricately carved from stone.
- Positioned to face east, it allows the first rays of the sunrise to illuminate the main entrance.
- The temple’s wheels serve as sundials, enabling precise timekeeping down to the minute.
- Around its base, you can find carvings of animals, foliage, warriors on horseback, and other captivating scenes.
- The structure also features detailed stone reliefs depicting stories from Hindu mythology.
- Constructed from Khondalite stone, the temple is often referred to as the 'Black Pagoda' because of its dark hue.
- It continues to be an active site of worship for Hindus, especially during the annual Chandrabhaga Festival in February.
