Amazing Facts about Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple:-
(1) Sun Temple of Konark full of mysteries
According to mythology: -
It is believed that years ago a 52-tonne magnetic stone was placed on the pinnacle of the Sun Temple at Konark. Which used to stop the difficulties coming from the sea. This 52-ton magnetic stone was placed on its summit in such a way that the idol of the Sun God kept in the temple floated in the air due to the combination of the magnetic stones below it.
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A few years ago and from a distance, it seems as if the idol is floating in the air and even today, the rays of the sun pass through the pinnacle of the temple and come over the idol. People come from all over the world to see this amazing sight. to do
(2) Where is the Konark Sun Temple
The Sun Temple of Konark is a city named Konark situated in the state of Odisha, India. Which is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from Jagannath Puri. In the city named Konark situated in the northeast, there is the Konark Sun Temple of Lord Surya, whose inscriptions date back to 1984.
(3) What is the mythological significance of the Sun Temple of Konark.
According to the Puranas, it is said that when Lord Shri Krishna cursed his son Samba. So due to that curse, Samb got "leprosy". To get rid of this leprosy, Samb did severe penance for 12 years on the banks of Sagar Sangam of Chandrabhaga river in Mitravan. To please the Sun God and when the Sun God was pleased, Samb's leprosy was cured by the blessings of the Sun God.
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And when Samba was taking a bath in the river Chandrabhaga, he found the idol of Lord Surya Dev in the river (It is said that this idol of Surya Dev was created by Lord Vishwakarma from the part of Surya Dev). This idol was installed in a temple, and since then this place became popular later this place was called the Sun Temple of Konark.
(4) Who built the Sun Temple of Konark?
Some historians believe that this temple was built during the reign of King Langul Narasimha Deva. According to Puri temple data and according to a copper plate written in 1278 AD, Raja Langul Narasimha Deva ruled till 1282.
Meanwhile, the construction of the Konark Sun Temple was done between 1253 and 1260 AD, but due to the state of emergency, King Langul Narasimha Dev died prematurely and some parts of the construction of the Konark Sun Temple remained incomplete, the evidence of which can be seen even today. can see here
(Later on, the construction of this temple was completed by other kings)
(5) Why is the Sun Temple of Konark called Biranchi Narayan?
According to the local people, the word "Konark" is derived from the words kon and arka, in which arka means sun and Konark means corner or edge = which in full means "Sun Temple of Konark" dedicated to the Sun God. This is why the local people also call this Sun Temple "Biranchi Narayan".
(6) The Sun Temple of Konark was built
In making the Sun Temple of Konark, the Sun Temple of Konark was built by carving red sandstones and black granite stones.
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(7) What is the size and style of the Sun Temple of Konark?
The Sun Temple at Konark is built according to the "Kalinga style" in which the Sun God is seated on a chariot.
(8) What is the history of the chariot of the Sun Temple of Konark.
This chariot is depicted pulling the site of the temple. In which the chariot is depicted with 12 pairs of wheels pulled by seven horses and these 12 wheels are made up of 8 spokes. The 12 wheels of the chariot represent the 12 months and the 12 pairs of wheels represent the 24 months of the year and seem to add to the beauty of the temple.
As if Surya Dev is going somewhere riding on his chariot, but at present only one horse is left out of seven horses. Rest of the time they have been destroyed due to change.
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(9) Number of pavilions in Konark temple:-
The Sun Temple of Konark is made up of three pavilions, out of which 2 pavilions have collapsed and the third pavilion is safe where the idol of Lord Sun God is kept.
(10) Statues of Lord Surya Dev:-
Three idols of Lord Surya Dev are kept inside the temple.
- (1) Childhood - Rising Sun - 8 feet
- (2) Youth - Madhyasurya - 9.5 feet
- (3) Adulthood - Afternoon Sun - 3.5 feet
(11) Artifacts of the Sun Temple of Konark:-
Flowers, garlands, and geometric patterns have been carved on the stones in the Konark temple. Including human, Gandharva, Kinnar, and erotic sculptures. Which has now been converted into ruins, some of its historical stone age remains are museum by the Archaeological Survey of India. kept safe in
The line said by the great poet Rabindranath Tagore:-
"Konark where the language of stones is superior to the language of man"
( Article Source:- Wikipedia )