Why is worship not occurred at the Sun Temple of Konark?

Stones were brought from Udaigiri n Khandagiri ,carved and held interlocked by metal strips which in turn was held together by a giant magnet. Considered unholy due to his death which saved the life of 12000 workers ,the ashtadhatu (alloy of 8 metals) statue of Surya stands till date without being worshipped!!

Is Konark Sun Temple destroyed?

The cause of the destruction of the Konark temple is unclear and still remains a source of controversy. Theories range from natural damage to deliberate destruction of the temple in the course of being sacked several times by Muslim armies between the 15th and 17th centuries.

How old is Konark temple?

771c. 1250
Konark Sun Temple/Age

Why is Konark called Black Pagoda?

Why is Sun Temple, Konark called the ‘Black Pagoda’? Today, the Sun Temple, a magnificent pagoda, is located 2 km from the sea but, in olden times, it was much closer. They referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark colour and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks.

What is the Speciality of Sun Temple?

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God. Shaped like a giant chariot, the temple is known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure. It is the best-known tourist destination in Orissa and has been a World Heritage Site since 1984.

Why did Portuguese destroyed Konark Temple?

The lodestone’s placement caused a huge damage to the temple as many vessels passing through the Konark Sea were attracted towards it. So, to remove the cause of the trouble, Portuguese voyagers stole the lodestone. The displacement of the lodestone led to total imbalance and so the Konark temple fell down.

How old is Konark Temple?

Is the Konark temple dedicated to the sun god?

Konark temple is a 13th century architectural wonder & dedicated to the sun God Surya. It’s also called as black pagoda and it explains the ample testament to the artistic glory of time. The whole temple is conceived as a decorated huge chariot mounted on 24 wheels and pulled by 7 mighty horses.

Where is the Konark temple in Puri located?

Konark Sun Temple is situated on the north eastern corner of Puri and is dedicated to Sun God. Konark is also known as Arka khetra. There are three images of the Sun God at three different sides of the temple, positioned in proper direction to catch the rays of the sun at morning, noon and evening.

Why is there no Aruna stambha in Konark Sun Temple?

According to historical texts, there was an Aruna stambha (lit. Aruna’s pillar) between the main temple and the Nata mandira, but it is no longer there because it was moved to the Jagannatha at Puri sometime during the troubled history of this temple.

How big is the chariot at Konark Sun Temple?

The massive chariot has been carved as if mounted on 24 wheels, each about 10 feet high, and drawn by seven large horses.