Odisha’s Konark Wheel makes an impactful presence at G20 Summit

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar September 9: Odisha’s rich cultural heritage took centre stage at the G20 Summit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the profound significance of the Konark Wheel to US President Joe Biden at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday. As President Biden and Prime Minister Modi shook hands in the backdrop of the […]

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The Real History of Konark: Book throws new light on the origin of Sun Temple 

Anil Dhir Bhubaneswar, April 10: The Sun Temple of Konark has an intriguing history which has left many awed and curious. While the beauty and grandeur of the edifice is spellbinding even in its ruins, the missing links in its life cycle have remained a jigsaw puzzle which very few have been able to decipher. […]

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Cyclone Fani causes no structural damage to Konark Sun Temple: ASI

Bhubaneswar: A high-level ASI officials led by DG Usha Sharma on Friday visited the Konark Sun Temple and found no structural damage caused to the monument due to the cyclone Fani. The team informed that said the monument will be opened to public in next two-three days. The team will also inspect the Jagannath temple […]

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