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What is the Konark Sun Temple?
A temple belonging to the Kalinga School of Indian Temples architecture and dedicated to the Sun God
What is the significance of the temple's alignment?
It faces towards the east
Why was the temple referred to as "The Black Pagoda" by European sailors?
Because it was heavily weathered and appeared black from a distance
Study Notes
- A 10-MW solar project and off-grid solar applications will be built in Konark, Odisha.
- The project includes the Konark town and has 100% central financial assistance from the Indian government.
- The Konark Sun Temple is a World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God.
- The temple's alignment is in the east-west direction.
- It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE.
- The temple belongs to the Kalinga School of Indian Temples architecture and includes Shikhara, Jagmohan, Natmandir, and Deula.
- The walls of both the deul and the Jagmohan are lavishly sculpted with architectural motifs and figures.
- The temple is part of the golden triangle of Odisha, along with Puri and Bhubaneswar.
- The temple was referred to as "The Black Pagoda" by European sailors.
- Great poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote about Konark: "Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man."
Test your knowledge about the beautiful and historic Konark Sun Temple with this quiz! Learn about the temple's architecture, its significance as a World Heritage Site, and its connection to solar energy with the 10-MW solar project being built nearby. Discover interesting facts, such as why European sailors referred to the temple as "The Black Pagoda" and how poet Rabindranath Tagore praised its beauty. Take the quiz and see how much you know about this iconic landmark in Odisha, India
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