Konark Sun Temple

Four replicas of Konark wheels installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan

October 29, 2024November 1, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

New Delhi, October 29: At least four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan. Installation of Konark wheels aims to showcase and promote rich heritage of the country among visitors. This initiative is part of the several steps being taken to introduce traditional […]

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

September 9, 2023September 11, 2023Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

April 10, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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. […]

Konark Sun Temple reopens

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: The World Heritage site of Sun Temple at Konark, which was closed since May 3 due to cyclone Fani, was reopened for public from Tuesday. Tourists are purchasing manual tickets from the temple counter to visit the 13th century monument. The Heritage site has not suffered any infrastructure damage in the extremely severe cyclone […]

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

May 10, 2019May 11, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]