This article covers Konark Sun Temple , Puri, detailing its History, Architecture, Mayadevi temple, entry price, timings, and how to reach... The Sun Temple in Konark , India, is a partially ruined temple dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. It was built in the 13th century. The Sun Temple of Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Odisha, India , is an architectural masterpiece dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, this chariot-shaped temple is one of the finest examples of Kalinga architecture. But the presence of the sun images as parsvadevata in-situ indicate its dedication to the sun god, built earlier than the main Sun temple . The temple facing east, consists of a sanctum (deul) and a porch (Jagamohana) standing over a raised platform, façade of which is relieved with ornamentation.
