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Konark Sun Temple
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya, located in Konark town in Puri district, Odisha, on the Bay of Bengal coast. Built in Kalinga architecture style under Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva I, it is designed as a colossal chariot with 24 intricately carved stone wheels and seven horses. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, it is renowned for its detailed sculptures and architectural grandeur despite being partially in ruins.