What is the history behind Konark Temple?
Daniel Rodriguez
Published Feb 08, 2026
What is the history behind Konark Temple?
The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE. Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100-foot (30 m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone.
How old is Konark Temple?
771c. 1250
Konark Sun Temple/Age
Why was Konark Sun Temple built?
Based on Brahmin beliefs, this temple was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and dedicated to Sun God Surya. As per legend, the son of Lord Krishna, Samba, got the Konark Sun Temple constructed to honor Surya the Sun God, as the God had cured his leprosy.
Which is the oldest temple in India?
Mundeshwari Temple
It is an ancient temple dedicated to the worship of Devi Durga and is considered one of the oldest functional Hindu temples in India….
| Mundeshwari Temple | |
|---|---|
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 635 CE Hindu inscriptions dated 4th century AD were found in the temple m. |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
Who destroyed Konark Temple?
Kalapahada
Kalapahada (in Odia language) or Kala Pahar was a Muslim General of the Bengal Sultanate under the reigning Karrani Dynasty, who is mentioned in the Mughal Empire records as the one who invaded Puri Jagannatha Temple with his army and also destroyed the Konark Sun temple.
Why is Konark temple called Black Pagoda?
Why is Sun Temple, Konark called the ‘Black Pagoda’? Today, the Sun Temple, a magnificent pagoda, is located 2 km from the sea but, in olden times, it was much closer. They referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark colour and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks.
Why is Konark Temple sealed?
The British had filled the Jagamohan with sand and sealed it in 1903 to ensure the stability of the monument. A hole was built on the top portion of the Jagamohan and sand was poured into it. However, those huge amounts of sand have caused cracks on the structure from inside.
When was Kailasa temple built?
The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD.
Who built Kedarnath temple?
Adi Shankaracharya
The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is said to be more than 1,200 years old. It was built by Adi Shankaracharya and is among one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. A visit to the Kedarnath temple is an integral part of the famous Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.
Who built Khajuraho temple?
the Chandela dynasty
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six square kilometers.
What is Odisha Golden Triangle?
Golden Triangle of Odisha is the combination of three destinations in a Triangular shape – Bhubaneswar – Puri and Konark. See majestic temples, ancient rock-cut caves, virgin beaches, museums, art lanes, heritage village, nature camps and zoo.
