Sun Temple, Konârak

The 13th-century Sun Temple at Konârak is a monumental chariot of the sun god Surya, with 24 carved stone wheels and intricate sculptures. Located in Odisha, the Sun Temple at Konârak was built in the 13th century by King Narasingha Deva I. It is designed as a chariot with 24 wheels, seven horses and elaborate carvings. The temple is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture. It was inscribed in 1984 and meets three UNESCO criteria: (i), (iii) and (vi). The site remains a major example of Hindu temple art and architecture.