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Sun Temple Konark: A World Heritage
Site
Speaker: Sushanta Lenka
Student Id: 110031859
Course instructor : Prof. Sino Huifen
Department: Material Science and Engineering
Date: 2023/11/06
1
Outlines
 Introduction
 Important information of sun temple Konark
 Architecture
 Elements of the temple and present condition
 Conclusion
 Reference
 Q/A
2
Introduction
 The temple city of Konark is located
towards the eastern part of Odisha state,
India.
 The city is famous for its monumental
representation of sun god.
 It is an outstanding example of temple
architecture of the country for its narrative
strength of sculptural embellishment.
 The temple is not only famous for its
architecture but also for its sculptural
work and decoration.
 It was declared a UNSECO heritage site
in 1984.
3
https://www.google.com/maps/@19.5584767,102.9703023,3.75z
• The name Konark is a combination of two words
‘Kona’ which means corner and ‘Arka’ means
Sun
• Sailors once called it black pagoda because it was
supposed to draw ships in to the shores and cause
shipwrecks.
• In the odia folklore Dhrmapada having completed
the construction of Konark temple in a single night
saved 1200 craftsmen from execution and sacrifice
his own life to prevent the story from spreading.
• So Sun God was never worshipped in the temple
due to the unholy incident.
Important information of Sun temple Konark
Odisha History , Konark temple
4
Architecture
 The temple is constructed in a stunning design of colossal
chariot with 24 wheels drawn towards the dawn by 7 horses
which gives the impression of carrying Sun god across
heaven.
 These seven horses which pulls the temple eastwards
represents the days of the week.
 The main entrance of the temple is the eastern gate where the
statues of two lions killing war elephants are installed.
Beneath the elephant is a man.
 Here the statue of lion symbolizes pride and elephant
symbolizes money which further displays that these two
errors (pride and money) can destroy a human being
completely.
5
Orissa Review, February, 1999, pp. 19-21
Elements of the temple and its
present Condition
6
 Deula
 Jagamohana
 Natamandap
 Bhogmandapa
Conclusion
• The history of Odishan temples attained its climax at Sun temple Konark in 13th century.
• It marks the highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture.
• The temple depicting the grace, the joy and rhythm of life all its wonderful verity.
• Odishan temple form one of the most compact and homogeneous architectural groups in India.
7
References
1. B. Patra, 'Khalkattapatna: An Early Medieval port of Orissa,' in: Orissa Review, February, 1999, pp. 19-
21
2. Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal, vol. LXV, 1896, pp.229-271; Quoted in: K.S. Behera, Temples of
Orissa, Bhubaneswar, 1993, p.72.
3. N.K. Sahu (ed.), History of Orissa, vol.I, Calcutta, 1956, p.283 ff; D.K. Ganguly, Historical Geography
and Dynastic History of Orissa, Calcutta, 1975, p.24
4. B Patra: Antiquity of Arkakshetra Konark Orissa Review, April – 2006
8
Q/A
9
1: Why Konark wheel features in Indian currency ?
2: What is the story behind of the Konark temple ?
Thank you for your
attention
10

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The Konark temple. A best place in India

  • 1. Sun Temple Konark: A World Heritage Site Speaker: Sushanta Lenka Student Id: 110031859 Course instructor : Prof. Sino Huifen Department: Material Science and Engineering Date: 2023/11/06 1
  • 2. Outlines  Introduction  Important information of sun temple Konark  Architecture  Elements of the temple and present condition  Conclusion  Reference  Q/A 2
  • 3. Introduction  The temple city of Konark is located towards the eastern part of Odisha state, India.  The city is famous for its monumental representation of sun god.  It is an outstanding example of temple architecture of the country for its narrative strength of sculptural embellishment.  The temple is not only famous for its architecture but also for its sculptural work and decoration.  It was declared a UNSECO heritage site in 1984. 3 https://www.google.com/maps/@19.5584767,102.9703023,3.75z
  • 4. • The name Konark is a combination of two words ‘Kona’ which means corner and ‘Arka’ means Sun • Sailors once called it black pagoda because it was supposed to draw ships in to the shores and cause shipwrecks. • In the odia folklore Dhrmapada having completed the construction of Konark temple in a single night saved 1200 craftsmen from execution and sacrifice his own life to prevent the story from spreading. • So Sun God was never worshipped in the temple due to the unholy incident. Important information of Sun temple Konark Odisha History , Konark temple 4
  • 5. Architecture  The temple is constructed in a stunning design of colossal chariot with 24 wheels drawn towards the dawn by 7 horses which gives the impression of carrying Sun god across heaven.  These seven horses which pulls the temple eastwards represents the days of the week.  The main entrance of the temple is the eastern gate where the statues of two lions killing war elephants are installed. Beneath the elephant is a man.  Here the statue of lion symbolizes pride and elephant symbolizes money which further displays that these two errors (pride and money) can destroy a human being completely. 5 Orissa Review, February, 1999, pp. 19-21
  • 6. Elements of the temple and its present Condition 6  Deula  Jagamohana  Natamandap  Bhogmandapa
  • 7. Conclusion • The history of Odishan temples attained its climax at Sun temple Konark in 13th century. • It marks the highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture. • The temple depicting the grace, the joy and rhythm of life all its wonderful verity. • Odishan temple form one of the most compact and homogeneous architectural groups in India. 7
  • 8. References 1. B. Patra, 'Khalkattapatna: An Early Medieval port of Orissa,' in: Orissa Review, February, 1999, pp. 19- 21 2. Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal, vol. LXV, 1896, pp.229-271; Quoted in: K.S. Behera, Temples of Orissa, Bhubaneswar, 1993, p.72. 3. N.K. Sahu (ed.), History of Orissa, vol.I, Calcutta, 1956, p.283 ff; D.K. Ganguly, Historical Geography and Dynastic History of Orissa, Calcutta, 1975, p.24 4. B Patra: Antiquity of Arkakshetra Konark Orissa Review, April – 2006 8
  • 9. Q/A 9 1: Why Konark wheel features in Indian currency ? 2: What is the story behind of the Konark temple ?
  • 10. Thank you for your attention 10