Chariot Wheel at Sun Temple, Konark - stock photo

The Sun Temple was built like a chariot of Sun God. There are 24 wheels around the temple plinth having a diameter of 9 feet 9 inches. They are having 8 spokes representing the 8 PRAHARS( three hour period) of the day and 24 wheels signifies 24 hours of a day. The wheels of the chariot has lot of engraved art work around its axis and peripheries. The carvings on 8 spokes represent the activity of human being during that PRAHAR. Out of 24 wheels 6 are in either side of the main temple, 4 wheels are on each side of the Mukhasala and 2 wheels on each side of steps at eastern front.
The Sun Temple was built like a chariot of Sun God. There are 24 wheels around the temple plinth having a diameter of 9 feet 9 inches. They are having 8 spokes representing the 8 PRAHARS( three hour period) of the day and 24 wheels signifies 24 hours of a day. The wheels of the chariot has lot of engraved art work around its axis and peripheries. The carvings on 8 spokes represent the activity of human being during that PRAHAR. Out of 24 wheels 6 are in either side of the main temple, 4 wheels are on each side of the Mukhasala and 2 wheels on each side of steps at eastern front.
Chariot Wheel at Sun Temple, Konark
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