Konark Sun Temple - History and Facts for Kids | Educational VIdeos by Mocomi

The Konark Temple is the most exciting tourist attraction in Orissa. The term ‘Konark’ has been derived from ‘Kona’ and ‘Arka’ that mean ‘corner’ and ‘sun.’ The Konark Temple was built by King Narsingha Deva in 1250 AD to commemorate his victory over Muslims. This temple is basically dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God. The temple is made up of black granite and is also known as the ‘Black Pagoda.’ Its construction took a long time span of 16 years. The Konark Sun Temple is shaped like a big chariot representing the Sun God’s chariot. It has 24 wheels and is pulled by seven horses. The spokes of the wheels serve as sundials and the shadows cast by these can give the precise time of the day. The Sun God’s chariot in Konark Temple actually represents the seven days of the week, and the 24 hours of the day. In the temple, there are three images of the Sun God, positioned to catch the rays of the sun at dawn, noon and sunset. It is said that the temple was not completed as originally planned because the foundation was not strong enough to bear the weight of the heavy dome. Some people believe that the temple was built completely, but there was a huge magnet in its peak that caused ships to wreck near the seashore. That is why the dome was removed. The Konark Sun Temple was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. #History Press Bell Icon ?; For Latest Updates. Thanks for watching! Don&forget to give us a Thumbs Up ?! Follow Mocomi Kids - Top...