Instagram story viewer> @trisulballa> Post
4 months ago
18
Posted On: July 18th 2026, 07:52 am
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple in Odisha, India, dedicated to the Sun God Surya. Built around 1250 CE by King Narasimhadeva I, the UNESCO World Heritage site is celebrated for its Kalingan architecture and is designed as a colossal, stone-carved solar chariot featuring 24 intricate wheels and drawn by seven horses.

#shorts #konarak #konaraksuntemple #odisha #sungod
Comments (18)
_nan_dini_manure a month ago

_nan_dini_manure

The Levitating Idol: Legend claims the main idol of Surya floated in mid-air inside the sanctum due to a balance of powerful magnets (lodestones) at the top and base. While studies show traces of magnetic ore in the stonework, true levitation remains debated as a mix of science and myth. The Sealed Sanctum and Sand: In 1903, British engineers filled the central hall (Jagamohan) with sand to prevent structural collapse. Modern non-invasive exploration and clearing efforts by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and IIT Madras continue to investigate the sealed core. The 24 Precision Wheels: The massive stone wheels carved into the temple base are functional sundials capable of telling the time of day down to the minute.

basavanadu_sanchari_ a month ago

basavanadu_sanchari_

PURI JAGANNATH 🙏 - A Divine Darshan! This reel beautifully captures the journey, from the sacred book to the grandeur of the Puri Jagannath Temple. Truly brings so much peace to the mind. Watch it and let me know how you liked it 👇 https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddpl_IGhM2c/

fluentlykonark 2 months ago

fluentlykonark

Yes i’m @fluentlykonark ❤️

shubham_chauhan_8188 2 months ago

shubham_chauhan_8188

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdWRheryWXI/?stkn=dHplMHpkanYyZzk4

pavan_influencer_1 2 months ago

pavan_influencer_1

🙌🙌🙌

dhanu_kalki_yadav 2 months ago

dhanu_kalki_yadav

Jai jagannath ❤️🙌

prabhakar_925 2 months ago

prabhakar_925

😍❤️

vijaynayak6222 3 months ago
sipu_920 3 months ago

sipu_920

❤️

manjulakalai212526 3 months ago
cherukupallydhana 3 months ago
Load More

More posts

back to up