The Konark Temple or the Surya Temple at Konark was built in the 13th century AD by King Langula Narasimha Deva I. Designed in the shape of a massive chariot with 12 pairs of wheels and drawn by seven horses using khondalite stone. In Hindu mythology, the chariot with seven horses is the mount of the Surya or the Sun God where seven horses represents seven days of the week, 12 pairs of wheels the 12 months and eight spokes eight prahars of the day. The temple was completed in 16 years with the help of 1200 masons.

When Shopping in Konark, look out for sculptures, models and decorative pieces made of stone and woodcarvings. You can also check out the Patta paintings and the appliqué work of Pipli and several other handicraft items for which Orissa is so famous while Shopping in Konark.

Konark is a famous temple town in Orissa India. Known for the magnificent Konark Temple, the town of Konark is a popular tourist and religious destination in Orissa. Konark is one of the three destinations on the Golden Triangle tour of East India. Stay at hotels in Konark and see the wonders of Konark in Orissa India.