Temple

Konark Sun Temple

India
Era
c. 1250 CE
Coordinates
19.8876°, 86.0945°
Category
Temple

Stone chariot of the sun god Surya, drawn by seven horses on twelve carved wheels. Each wheel is also a working sundial.

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