Konark Surya Mandir - The Pride of odisha

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Konark Surya Temple 


History of Konark Temple

Based on Brahmin beliefs, this temple was constructed in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (1238–1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and was dedicated to the sun god Surya.  According to the legend, Lord Krishna's son Samb had developed leprosy due to his curse.  Suryadev, who was the destroyer of all diseases, had also prevented this disease from him.  Samb then built the Konark Sun Temple to honor the Sun God, as the Lord cured his leprosy.  The Konark Sun Temple has also been added to the UNSECO World Heritage List.

 According to mythology, Lord Krishna's son Samba suffered from leprosy due to his father's curse.  Samba did penance for 12 years at Konark at the ocean confluence of the Chandrabhaga River at Mitravan and pleased the Sun God, which cured his illness.  To thank him, he decided to build a temple in honor of Surya.  The next day while bathing in the river, he found a statue of God, which was taken out of the body of Sun by Vishwakarma.  Samba installed this picture in the temple built by him at Mitravan, where he preached to God.  The place has since been considered sacred and known as the Sun Temple of Konark.

That is why Konark temple is famous in the world


1-A heavy magnet was placed on the top of the temple and every two stones of the temple are equipped with iron plates.  The statue is said to be seen floating in the air due to the magnets.

2-The Sun God is considered a symbol of energy and life.  The Sun Temple of Konark is considered to be the best for treating diseases and fulfilling wishes.

3-The Sun Temple of Konark is considered one of the five great shrines located in Odisha while the other four sites are Puri, Bhubaneswar, Mahavinayak and Jajpur.

4-The specialty of Sun Temple of Konark is that 12 pairs of wheels are situated at the base of this temple.  In fact, these wheels are unique because they also tell the time.  The exact time of day can be estimated by seeing the shadow of these wheels.

5-There is an iron sheet between each two stones in this temple.  The upper floors of the temple are constructed of iron beams.  52 tons of magnetic iron have been used in the construction of the main temple spire.  The entire structure of the temple is believed to be able to withstand the movements of the sea due to this magnet.

6-It is believed that the first ray of sun falls directly on the main entrance in the Konark temple.  The rays of the sun cross the temple and reflect brightly with diamonds in the center of the statue.

7-Both the entrance of the Konark Sun Temple and two giant lions are installed.  The elephant is crushed by these lions, each elephant has a human body under it.  Which is an adorable picture conveying to humans.

8-The Nata temple i.e. dance hall in the Sun Temple complex of Konark is also worth seeing.


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