Konark Surya Mandir - The Pride of odisha
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 ...