The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is, like the Taj Mahal, one of the iconic buildings of India. Konark is nothing more than a small village around this temple which bases its existence.
La mayoría de los visitantes lo hacen por el día aunque también hay un par de lugares donde pasar la noche los cuales son ofrecidos al visitante nada más llegar.
Most visitors go for the day but there are a couple of places to spend the night which are offered to visitors upon arrival.
Most visitors go for the day but there are a couple of places to spend the night which are offered to visitors upon arrival.
Este templo hindú fue concebido como el carro cósmico del dios Sol, Surya. Cinchado por siete caballos que representaban los días de la semana, aunque sólo uno prevalece, el carro posee 24 ruedas que simbolizan las horas del día.
This Hindu temple was conceived as the cosmic chariot of the Sun God, Surya. Cinched by seven horses representing the days of the week, although only one prevails, the car has 24 wheels symbolizing the hours.
This Hindu temple was conceived as the cosmic chariot of the Sun God, Surya. Cinched by seven horses representing the days of the week, although only one prevails, the car has 24 wheels symbolizing the hours.
Al igual que en los templos de Khajuraho (ver aquí) este templo esta cuajado de bajorrelieves con temáticas eróticas que nos recuerdan el Kama Sutra.
As in the temples of Khajuraho ( see here ) this temple is studded with erotic carvings themes reminiscent of the Kama Sutra.
As in the temples of Khajuraho ( see here ) this temple is studded with erotic carvings themes reminiscent of the Kama Sutra.
Construido a mediados del siglo XIII en el estilo arquitectónico "Orissa", estaba emplazado a orillas del mar de Bengala y servía de orientación para los navegantes. Pero con los siglos el mar retrocedió y hoy en día se encuentra a unos 3 km de la costa. Cuando los musulmanes conquistaron la India el templo fue parcialmente destruido y olvidado. Siglos después los británicos lo desenterraron y comenzaron su restauración que perdura hasta ahora.
Built in the middle of the XIII century in the architectural style "Orissa", it was located on the seafront of Bay of Bengal and served as guidance for sailors. But over the centuries the sea receded and today is about 3 km from the coast.When the Muslims conquered India the temple was partially destroyed and forgotten. Centuries later the British unearthed it and began its restoration that lasts until now.
Built in the middle of the XIII century in the architectural style "Orissa", it was located on the seafront of Bay of Bengal and served as guidance for sailors. But over the centuries the sea receded and today is about 3 km from the coast.When the Muslims conquered India the temple was partially destroyed and forgotten. Centuries later the British unearthed it and began its restoration that lasts until now.
El trabajo artístico es impresionante y merece una observación detenida.
The artwork is stunning and deserves a close look.
The artwork is stunning and deserves a close look.
Está abierto hasta la puesta del sol y es fácil llegar en bus.
It is open until sunset and is easy to reach by bus.
It is open until sunset and is easy to reach by bus.
Nice explanation of History and temples itself. Erotic carvings shows that in the past sex was one of the favorite subject with the artists engaged in carving of the stones.
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