KONARK
The Unique Seat of Sun-God

Its conception and construction evoke amazement and wring instant veneration from any one. The renowned architect Sibai santra conceived and fashioned it as the temple chariot of the Sun-god with 24 gignatic wheels ,drawn by seven mighty steeds. Though in ruins it visualies the colossal and magnificent scale it reached with every aspect of life it represented through its sculptural craftsmanship. Depiction of scenes representing a across section of the society is superb and beyond comparison. It is de, :med as a marvel of all times, far surpassing the Tajmahal in craftsmanship. It is a tourist's paradise and an art lovers' sanctuary. On account of such enviable plus points of infinite variety, it has become one in the Golden Triangle of Orissa temples Puri, Konark and Bhuvaneswar.

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