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Name:Sun Temple, Konârak
Area:South Asia
Country:India
Registered Year:1984
Type:Cultural Heritage
Criteria:(i)(ii)(iii)(vi)
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Brief Description:
On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.
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