Konark -(Sun Temple),Orissa

This  Konark dance festival  is among the biggest contemporary festivals.  The renowned Music and Dance Festival of Konark is ideal to understand the varied cultural heritage of India.  The Sun Temple, pristine beaches and rich culture and heritage make Konark a popular tourist destination.  Kuruma  - Situated 8km the south-east of the sun temple of Konark is a popular Buddhist site.  Ramchandi Temple  - Situated 7km enroute to Konark on the marine road from Puri.

Morning after breakfast visit to Shri Jaganath Temple get  the blessing & proceed for Konark Temple excursion tour.  There is a sea beach ChandraBhaga beach at a distance of 3 Km from Sun temple Konark towards Puri.  Konark is not only an ideal choice for monument, beach and scenic beauties but also for its colourful festivals.  Konark is also known as ' Bhaskara Tirtha', so Arku-tirtha of Alberuni is no doubt the Arkakshetra or Konark.  Konark is also known as Konaditya.

Usually visitors starts from  Bhubaneswar  and covers Puri and Konark in a day.  To reach Konark from Bhubaneswar, after traveling 20km take a left turn once you reach  Pipli  village.  There is also a popular story about why Ramachandi left Konark after the Muslim Suleman Kalapahad destroyed the Sun temple.  Konark is also mentioned in the Puranas as Mundira or Mundirasvamin. During the 12th century, the Muslim rulers invaded India.  Goddess Ramchandi, the presiding deity of the Konark  region is worshiped here with reverence.

KONARK BIOSCIENCE  has been involved successfully in treating effluents and making them environment friendly.  Due to its magnetic effects, vessels passing through the Konark sea were drawn to it, resulting in heavy damage.  There are few decent accommodation options in Konark and the situation is getting better with every passing day.  Konark though famous for its temples, is a fascinating shopping destination too.  Budget hotels in Konark give good facilities like TV, room service and a comfortable stay for Rs 500.

Lodges are common in Konark and offer decent rooms for Rs 200.  State buses are also available to Konark from Bhubaneswar's Bus Stand, Vani Vihar and Kalpana Chhak.  There are regular buses and jeeps to Konark from Puri, which is 33km down the coast.  Besides religious importance Konark being situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal had also commercial importance as well.  The monuments of Konark are an example of beautiful Oriyan architecture and culture.

Konark is one of the most prominent cities of Odisha.  The best time to visit Konark is from October to March.  Konark has successfully done several projects in the field of Sewage Treatment and reclaimed precious water for reuse.  Staying at exotic resorts here would be much fun as most of them are located close to the Konark Temple.  But there are a number of decent accomodations in Konark that rightly cater to every need of a discerning traveler.


Konark Sun Temple is in Orissa near the city of Puri. The sun Temple of Konark is dedicated to the God Surya or sun. It is a masterpiece of Orissa's
medieval architecture.Konark is also known as Konaditya.This temple built in 1278 CE by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva.This is one of the grandest temples of
India.The Konark temple is not only known for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work.





Two lions guard the entrance, crushing elephants. A flight of steps lead to the main entrance.