Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, dedicated to Sun, mesmerizes you with jewelers precision in its sculptures and with the scale at the same time.
Source: 24 Must See Things At Konark Sun Temple In Odisha | Inditales
Soon, you can walk through interiors of Konark Sun Temple, now sealed with sand; New Indian Express
The British had filled the Jagamohan with sand and sealed it in 1903 to ensure the stability of the 13th-century monument.
Source: Soon, you can walk through interiors of Konark Sun Temple, now sealed with sand
Konark Temple: Is Archaeological Survey of India Good Enough To Prevent Sun Temple’s Decay?; Sandeep Sahu; Outlook India
Preservation of the original stones that have those intricate and erotic designs is a massive task. Will ASI let UNESCO step in and save this world heritage site?
Uproar After ASI Allegedly Replaced Centuries-Old Murals Of Konark Temple With Plain Stones; Bobins Abraham; India Times
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has rejected reports that centuries-old stone carvings at Odisha’s Konark Temple as part of restoration works at the monument. On Monday ASI tweeted saying such reports are false and misleading and that the images being circulated are from different locations. The controversy erupted after two pictures which were said to be before and after images from Konark Temple began making rounds on social media.
Source: Uproar After ASI Allegedly Replaced Centuries-Old Murals Of Konark Temple With Plain Stones
Pilgrimage sites in Odisha that will please the soul of every believer; Yash Tripathi; Republic World
Pilgrimage sites in Odisha are filled with experiences that are too peaceful and blissful to miss out. Here is a list of some must-visit temples in Odisha.
Source: Pilgrimage sites in Odisha that will please the soul of every believer – Republic World
Konarak Sun Temple; Avantika Lal; Ancient History
Source: Konarak Sun Temple
Try out top ten tours that give you… access all areas; Neil Simpson; Daily Mail
Small escorted tour holidays are increasing in popularity, whether they offer trips to Russia or the Lake District. Neil Simpson rounds up ten of the best with VIP treats galore.
Source: Try out top ten tours that give you… access all areas
Odisha’s Golden Triangle. Have You Been?; Uttara Gangopadhyay; Outlook India
Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark are the holy trifecta…
Travel Diaries 2019: Things you must do when visiting Konark; Saurav Ranjan Datta; Hindustan Times
Not far from Puri, around 35 km away, and an hour’s drive is the Konark Sun Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a structure which has inspired awe in the hearts and minds of all the enlightened souls who have witnessed its sublime architecture.
Source: Travel Diaries 2019: Things you must do when visiting Konark | travel | Hindustan Times
Shortage of entry tokens sparks tension at Konark Temple in Odisha; New Indian Express
While the temple witnesses a heavy footfall on Sundays and holidays with more than 5,000 tourists, entry tokens can be issued to only 1,000 tourists as per the norms.
Source: Shortage of entry tokens sparks tension at Konark Temple in Odisha
Waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, acres of lush green: Here’s a glimpse of rustic Odisha; Shireen Kanchwala; Economic Times
Odisha has on offer a unique perspective on culture and history.
Source: Waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, acres of lush green: Here’s a glimpse of rustic Odisha
Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Every Traveller Must Visit; Charu Chowdhary; India.com
From Madhya Pradesh to Odisha, Karnataka to Rajasthan, these are India’s top UNESCO sites.
Source: Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Every Traveller Must Visit
Konark Sun Temple reopens 11 days after Fani; Bikram Keshari Jena; OTV
The Konark Sun Temple which had suffered minor damages in cyclone Fani was reopened for visitors today. Visitors were allowed entry inside the UNESCO World Heritage site, 11 days after cyclone Fani, through manual tickets.
Times Passion Trails – Cultural heritage of Odisha; Lakshmi Sharath
On a cultural heritage of Odisha, exploring some of the places to see in Odisha with Times Passion Trails…
Sun temples in India – the big four; Times of India
India is a land of mysticism, and ancient sun temples in India only add to its glory. Dedicated to the Sun god Surya, there are quite a few Sun temples in the country.
Know Your Monument: The Sun Temple at Konark; Swathi Gopalakrishnan; Indian Express
In the fifth edition of this series on Indian monuments by Sahapedia, we look at the magnificent Sun Temple of Konark. Built in the 13th century, this tribute to Surya in the form of a massive celestial chariot continues to awe visitors with its architectural depiction of the Sun’s journey through time.
Neglect and paradoxical rules on preservation threaten India’s historic Hindu Sun Temple; Religion News Service
BHUBANESWAR, India (RNS) — The uncertain fate of a 13th-century temple to the Hindu sun god has many demanding that the government re-examine its approach to cultural preservation.
No threat to Konark Temple: UnionMin; New Indian Express
Asserting that not a single stone of the temple has been replaced after 1997, the Union Minister said preservation works of the temple is being done as per the UNESCO guidelines.
Konark Sun Temple in good shape, no threat of any kind: Union Minister Sharma; Odisha Sun Times
Reiterating his claim that the Sun Temple in Odisha’s Konark is in a good state of preservation, Union Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma today.
Dodgy over Konarak; The Statesman
It is deeply unfortunate in terms of cultural history that Odisha’s Konarak Sun Temple, declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, should now be at the centre of an unseemly controversy.
Source: Dodgy over Konarak
