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Konark Temple The word
Konark means corner (kona) and sun (ark) and is dedicated to the sun god. It was built at the mouth of the Chandrabhaga River but the waterline receded over the years .
Though today,
the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and much of the structure has deteriorated, it is still one of the most popular temples in India. The structure has been built using black granite and it took
12 years to complete its architecture.
One of the most fascinating things of this temple was that the
sun idol was suspended in the air as there were magnets used in the construction. So when you entered the main temple, you'd see a
tall idol in mid-air.
