The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th C.E. Sun Temple build in Konark, about 35 Kilometers to the North-East of the City of Puri, in the district of Puri, along the coastline of Odisha, India. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, it continues to be a significant pilgrimage destination for Hindus, who come together annually for the Chandrabhaga Mela around February. The word Konark is derived from the Sanskrit word --Kona -- meaning Corner or Triangle and -- Arka -- meaning The Sun. The rev ... (Read More)