world focus magazine Published this article page no 108 SUN TEMPLE OF KONARK Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discussed ways to remove sand filled by the British from the sealed assembly hall (known as Jagamohan) of Konark Sun Temple. More on News The Jagamohana was filled with sand by British to avoid damage. In 2019, it was found to be settled down, creating a 17 feet gap between sand and the structure. In 1984 it was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chandrabhaga, its nearest beach, received Blue Flag certification for environmental cleanliness in 2018. Konark Dance Festival and Chandrabhaga Festival are celebrated here. About Sun Temple of Konark Dedicated to the Sun God, the temple is located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It was built by King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE (as per Kenduli Copper plate inscription). ○ The Old Legend links it to Samba, son of Lord Krishna, who built it. 103It is a Kalinga architectural style temple, a sub-style of Nagara Temple Architecture, with a: ○ Rekha Deula or Vimana (principal sanctuary) with a Shikhara (Crowning cap); ○ Jagamohana or assembly hall; ○ Natamandir or Dance hall; and a number of other substructures. In its complete form, it represents an epic imagination of a celestial chariot carrying Sun, mounted on 24 intricately carved wheels, 12 each on North and South side, with nearly 3 m diameter drawn by seven horses, with: ○ Set of wheels representing 12 months of a year and the eight spokes as 8 prahar and symbolic motifs on cycle of seasons and months. ○ The 7 horses as the 7 days of week world focus magazine subscription buy.
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