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Konark Wheel

Wheel of Konark Sun Temple: The famous Chariot Wheel at Konark Sun Temple, primary attraction of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha. The entire temple is made in the form of a huge chariot of Sun God with 12 pairs of wheels. The art work of every wheel is different, symbolic and have been interpreted as the 'Sun Dial'. Dedicated to the Sun god Surya, this World Heritage site was built in 13th CE also a classic example of Hindu temple architecture.


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09 Aug 2010

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Konark Wheel
Sun temple
carved stone wheel
ancient
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architecture
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Chariot
Hindu Temple
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