Introducing Konark
The majestic Sun Temple at Konark – a Unesco World Heritage site – is, like the Taj Mahal, one of India’s signature buildings and Konark exists purely for it. Most visitors are day-trippers from Bhubaneswar or Puri, but it’s not a bad place to kick back in overnight.
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Originally nearer the coast (the sea has receded 3km), Konark was visible from far out at sea and known as the ‘Black Pagoda’ by sailors, in contrast to the whitewashed Jagannath of Puri.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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