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Presiding Deity
Surya (the Sun God)
Typical Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM (monument; active worship is limited)
Main Festival
Konark Dance Festival, Chandrabhaga Mela
Significance
A UNESCO World Heritage 13th-century temple designed as a colossal stone chariot for the Sun God, one of India's most celebrated architectural monuments.
What Makes It Special
The entire temple is carved as a chariot with 24 elaborately decorated stone wheels and a team of seven horses.
Address
Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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