Konark Sun Temple is located in Puri, Odisha.
Tourists visiting Puri do not miss the chance to see this magnificent architectural marvel dating back to the 13th century.
Konark Sun Temple located in Puri, Odisha is quite famous. Tourists visiting Puri do not miss the chance to see this magnificent architectural marvel dating back to the 13th century. It is situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
But, apart from this temple, there are many other places that can be visited while visiting Puri.
Here is a list of places that one must visit in Puri-
Shri Jagannath Temple Puri
The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, who is believed to be a form of Vishnu. This temple is considered one of the Char Dhams or pilgrimages of India. This temple in Odisha is one of the most impressive monuments in the state and was built by King Ananta Varman Chodganag Deva of the Ganga Dynasty. It can be considered of 12th century.
Konark Museum
If you are visiting Konark Temple, do not forget to visit Konark Museum. It has fragmentary sculptures of the temple. You will also find sculptures, paintings and manuscripts from ancient times which have been preserved in the museum. It was opened in 1968 and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It has four galleries and is also a treasure trove for art lovers, historians and others. The major attractions of these galleries are the image of Surya in sandstone, various avatars of Lord Vishnu, celestial apsaras, dance performance of the king and other artefacts to name a few.
Visit Ramchandi Temple
Tourists visiting Konark Temple can also visit the Ramachandi Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ramachandi. It is situated on the banks of river Kushabhadra and is also considered as a famous picnic spot of Konark. You can also spend your free time in bird watching at this place.
kuruma
It is one of the most popular Buddhist heritage sites in Odisha and is known to provide great insight into the Buddhist culture of the state. It is believed to have been built in the 9th or 10th century and was first discovered by Sri Barajbandhu Das. If you are a history lover then definitely keep this place in your list.
Astaranga Beach
Astaranga means “colored sunset” and is a spectacular beach located in the state of Odisha. The place is famous for its picturesque views during sunset. The vivid colors of the sky and the blue waters take on a magical note and will make your trip worthwhile. This.
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