Konark a small town on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, is 65 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa.
Annually Konark hosts dance festival devoted to classical Indian dance forms popularly known as Konark Dance Festival.
The name Konarka is derived from two he Sanskrit words Kona meaning angle and Arka meaning Sun. The most important tourist attraction in this place is Sun Temple (1).
Interesting tourist places that I have visited near by are:
Annually Konark hosts dance festival devoted to classical Indian dance forms popularly known as Konark Dance Festival.
The name Konarka is derived from two he Sanskrit words Kona meaning angle and Arka meaning Sun. The most important tourist attraction in this place is Sun Temple (1).
Interesting tourist places that I have visited near by are:
- Chandrabhaga beach
- Kuruma
- Puri
- Chilika
- Bhubaneswar
- Chaurasi
Those steps look very steep in the first photo. Amazing attention to decorative detail.
ReplyDeleteIf you attend the dance festival, please share photos with us. This temple is amazing. In a way it reminds me of some of the structures I saw in Mexico and Belize. So much detail. genie
ReplyDeleteThe sun temple looks like something out of Egypt. How I'd like to explore the architecture of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very unusual temple, i'm guessing it must be close to the ocean somewhere, fun place to hangout afterwards :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the temple and the beach. Looks like everyone is having a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteNice captures, nice post.
ReplyDeleteAnd after visiting the temple, a dip in the sea!
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ReplyDeleteOh we are so lucky to have you showing us the beautiful old parts of India.
Konark has such history which I appreciate as my country is so young in comparison.
I googled the Sun Temple and learnt it was built in the 13th century - inspiring!
I'm visiting from Mary's Mosaic Monday.
Shane
Beautiful photos!
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Very nice. The second photo combining all the views is too good...
ReplyDeleteI visited konark during my masters as part of a live project field trip..and the most funniest memories of konark temple visit was one of the girls in our group (who had been there before) taking us on guided tour of all the sensuous sculptures..pointing at each and every one..we were laughing like hell!!!
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Nice captures...
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Beautiful images of the Konarak Temple and beach.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos from the incredible site! Looking forward to catch more
ReplyDeleteIndeed a Lovely Place to be...
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for the Day to see the Konark Sun Temple.. :)
Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, interesting place and I love the water!! Great captures as always, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of your amazing world!!!
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting shots! I love the first one - the architecture is so different from what I see here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple - and inviting waves...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as ever photos and look at the beach! Wow!
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Very nice photos in Konark! Impressive temple!
ReplyDeletewell, love the ocean!
ReplyDeletebeautiful entryway to the temple. love the staircase too.
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Looks like a good place to take the family!
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing temples, but I love the beach best since I live so far from one.
ReplyDeleteAll that stone work - amazing. The steps look very steep. It looks like a fine day for the beach, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit.
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ReplyDeleteVery nice and interesting architecture. This is your little family?
Greetings from Bratislava!
Awesome place to visit....
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there during the dance festival.
ReplyDeleteYep it sure is a beautiful place. My to be visited place
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Beautiful temple. And a beautiful family shot.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very interesting place.
ReplyDeleteI do love that building!
ReplyDeleteNice family pic too.
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Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteRefreshing swim.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I had visited the place many years ago, and still recall its beauty.
ReplyDeleteAmazing place, both inside and outside. Looks the perfect place for a day trip with the promise of a dip in the ocean.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing building! I can imagine it would be quite a fun festival.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these ancient structures. They are so old and historic.
ReplyDeleteProud, prestigious history. I had heard they had closed down the temple for archaeological work and repair. Have they now opened it for public?
ReplyDeleteGreat temple!
ReplyDeleteHi Vanderlust, it is not easy to repair this masterpiece. There was a magnet in the ceiling of the temple which held the temple intact. British removed the magnet from the temple as their ships were drawn towards it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful..love the family shot..great.. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and it has beautiful story also on how it was built :)
ReplyDeletebtw i love the drive from konark to puri :) and if possible do visit ramchandi beach
Lovely that you have shared this, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site in Odisha, India.
How I wish we could restore such architecture to their previous glory...