Konark
The 13th-century Sun Temple — built in black granite during the reign of Narasinghadeva I and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — dominates this coastal town in Odisha on the Bay of Bengal. Conceived as a colossal stone chariot for the sun god, with twelve pairs of carved wheels and seven horses, the temple is largely in ruins, with surviving sculptures housed in the on-site Sun Temple Museum. Konark also hosts an annual classical dance and music festival and an International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga Beach.
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- Population16,834
- Nearest water from center 4.4 km2.7 mi
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Konark: quick answers
Where is Konark?
Konark is in Puri, India, about 30 km19 miles in a straight line from the city of Puri.
How do you get to Konark?
The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 1 hr 51 min away by road. The nearest train station is Malatipatpur, about 51 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Konark?
The warmest month is May, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is August, with about 389 mm15.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Konark?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.