Question
Download Solution PDFWhere is the World Heritage Site, Konark Sun Temple situated in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Odisha.
Key Points
- The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god Surya.
- It is located in Konark, a town in the Puri district of Odisha, India.
- The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
- Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
- This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya and located 35 km northeast from Puri.
Additional Information
| State | Temple |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan |
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| Madhya Pradesh |
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| Chhattisgarh |
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| Odisha |
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