Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, drawing over 1 million pilgrims and tourists yearly. This 13th-century chariot-form temple in Odisha features 24 stone wheels, each 12 feet in diameter, and seven colossal horses, weighing an estimated 1,100 tons. Each wheel serves as a sundial, showing precise time within 1 minute—a feat unmatched by the typical medieval structure.