When touring Orissa, if one does not visit Sun Temple Complex at Konark on the shores of the Bay of Bengal that you have not seen anything. We left Bhubaneshwar early in the morning to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are many small hotels nearby and we had breakfast in one of the small eatery here. And then we entered the complex that has various structures which strongly represent the Kalingan architecture, that is a outstanding testimony to the 13th century Ganga Empire.
It was built over a period of 12 years by 1200 committed artisans led by master builder, Bisu Moharana. The various architectural marvels are:
The masterclass of this site even though in ruins can be fully appreciated by being there in person. We shall se more of this place in subsequent posts.
There are many small hotels nearby and we had breakfast in one of the small eatery here. And then we entered the complex that has various structures which strongly represent the Kalingan architecture, that is a outstanding testimony to the 13th century Ganga Empire.
It was built over a period of 12 years by 1200 committed artisans led by master builder, Bisu Moharana. The various architectural marvels are:
The masterclass of this site even though in ruins can be fully appreciated by being there in person. We shall se more of this place in subsequent posts.
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Namaste Thank You
ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
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Good Photos
thanks
Your photographs posted this week of a two temples and a dance hall are excellent.
JM, Illinois-U.S.A.
So foreign to me.....but I am absolutely fascinated by it all.
Those structures are intense. Wow!
Beautiful photos :) Konark temple is already on my travel wishlist :)
Amazing...
Beautiful photos. Thanks for your post.
I went there in 2012. Sadly the marvelous structure is crumbling down...
What a lovely family you have!
Nice, luv the blues in today's sharing, have a good Thursday
Much love...
Beautiful family photo!
What beautiful architecture! So much history there!
Love your family photo and beautiful photos of your country for SWF ~
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Not the sort of architecture I expect from India!! There is more than I thought!! Lovely images, especially the first shot!!
Wow, a stunning place.
Magnificent buildings!
the first image is special.
Worth a Thousand Words
Nice family dressed in blue!
Once again beautiful post!
Great post, always interesting to learn more about the places you take us on to with the photography tours.
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Nice architecture and from so long ago.
Congratulations on this great family, beautiful temple!
Indeed a marvelous site to not give a miss! The temple gives a majestic feel.
Btw. Good to see you all there :)
Lovely pictures Rajesh...:)
What wonderful sights you have to share. Thanks Tom The Backroads Traveller
Always enjoyable
The temple looks huge
Good Photos !!
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