The temple is aligned with the sun, so the sun’s rays shine on it at certain times. This alignment shows the advanced knowledge of astronomy and architecture of ancient India.
On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic ...
Martand Sun Temple, a marvel of 8th-century architecture nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir’s Anantnag area, is soon going to be restored by the J&K government. Dating back to ...
The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha ... It delves into the traditional practices of Hindu temple architecture, noting the importance of Earth's magnetic fields in determining temple locations and ...
As the Earth tilts and the sun aligns perfectly with the grandeur of Angkor Wat's central tower, the most iconic temple in ...
A journey through timeless heritage and ancient architecture here are eight oldest surviving temples of India.
The Bureau requests the Secretariat to assist the State Party, if necessary, to ensure that the report on the structural stability study on the Sun Temple of Konarak be ready in time for examination ...