Things to do in Konark
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Sun Temple
The massive SunTemple was constructed in the mid-13th century, probably by Orissan king Narasimha Dev I to celebrate his military victory over the Muslims, and was in use for maybe only three centuries. In the late 16th century marauding Mughals removed the copper over the cupola; this may have led to the partial collapse of the 40m-high sikhara (spire) , and subsequent cyclones probably compounded the damage.
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Archaeological Museum
This interesting (and refreshingly cool and quiet) museum, just west of Yatri Nivas, contains many impressive sculptures and carvings found during excavations of the Sun Temple. Highlights include the full-bellied Agni (the fire god) and the larger-than-life, voluptuous Bina Badini. Check out the carved Lady with a Bird – it’s pecking her in a place that can’t be comfortable.
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