Sun Temple Interpretation Centre - Konark

Well maintained interpretation centre and a must visit centre to know about the history of konark sun temple.

A good place to cool down from the heat while visiting the main temple . Good information about the history of odisha and temples. The digital devices could be better loaded than just a couple of screens

The Sun temple in Konark an architecture you cannot miss while you are visiting Puri. The magnificent temple is a shout out for itself. Nevertheless you can be really proud to be in a country with such beautiful places.

Sun was one of the most worshipped gods in the ancient world. Whether it be Apollo of Greeks or ‘Sol Invictus’ of Romans or Ra in ancient Egypt. In Hinduism too, the Sun god Surya or Aditya occupies a prominent place. He had an active role to play in Mahabharata as the father of Karana. Several temples have been built to worship this source and sustainer of all life on Earth besides finding shrines in several temples dedicated to Shiva. Unlike with other ancient civilizations mentioned above, the Indian Sun temples still attract faith and several pilgrims visit these temples and dip in the sacred tanks connected with them with belief that it would cure them of leprosy, blindness, skin diseases etc. Again, Sunday is the special day for worship and thus these temples are more crowded than is normal during those days. Besides being specimens of the brilliant architecture of ancient India, these temples are not without the cultural influence of other civilizations. The remains of an ancient Sun temple are found at Martanda near Srinagar in Kashmir, so one wonders how many of the Sun temples have fallen prey to the tides of the time. The following ones though have survived: Sun Temple, Gaya The Magdha region has been mentioned repeatedly in ancient epics for Sun worship. Dakshinaarka Sun temple in Gaya is one of the ancient Sun temples in India. The Dakshinaarka temple at Gaya in Bihar is one of the most Sun temples in India. Offerings are made by hundreds of pilgrims to their ancestors at Dakshina Maanas tank – one of several spots on this temple complex. What might interest you is the way Sun god is dressed in the central image with a belt and boots in somewhat West Asian style. Please note that Dakshinaarka Sun temple is not the only Sun temple in the region. Gaya is home to at least two more notable Sun temples – the Uttaraka temple located near the Uttara Maanas tank and the Gayaditya temple on the banks of river Falgu.

Unbelievable experience,,,, must visit places,, Time required 30 minutes + 30 minutes for musium,,, tickets 50rs. Camera allow,,, it's name is temple but it's archaeological site ,,no God inside temple. Parking available,,, craft items available outside temple,, Toilet, parking, restaurants (3) available ,,,Road is good.

Ah! Lovely place. Full of history and artefacts. Entry fee is only Rs. 30. And you will also get to see the history of Konark Sun Temple in a continuously running, beautiful made and narrated audio visual show with no extra cost.

Excellent place , all details covered ... If your going to konark Temple , please visit this place also ...To know the rich history behind this heritage. They also showed animated movie to understand better . Well maintained. 50rs fee

Gives a beautiful reconstruction of the original Konark temple before it got destroyed. It's a beautiful walk down the history and it takes you back by a millineum. It tries to satisfy the yearnings of the present day visitors who are not able to see the Konark temple in its full glory which it was at the time of construction. It's maintained by Indian Oil corporation.