Konark Odisha (Orissa) - Located on the sea-shore at a distance of 33 kms from Puri and about 64 kms from Bhubaneswar, Konark india is also known as Konaditya. The name Konark has been derived from the words Kona and Arka, Kona meaning corner and Arka meaning the sun. Konark Travel & Tourism provides complete guidance about tourist attractions of Konark.Konark is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India from the spiritual standpoint and boasts of one of the best known architectural specimen. Konark is known for Sun temple which was dedicated to the Sun God by Samba, Lord Krishna's son who was cured of leprosy by the god. The temple has been designed in the form of a chariot, pulled by 7 horses carrying the Sun god.
The konark city is also known world over for its fairs and festivals. The Konark Dance Festivalheld here comes as a true rejuvenator of the ancient classical dance forms like Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and the local Chhau dance. Another festivity observed with a great fanfare at Konark is the Magha Saptami Mela held on the banks of Chandrabhaga River. Millions of devotees gather here to take a holy dip in this river on the occasion as this dip is believed to be a sure cure for all illnesses.
-Shirley sanjana
Has anyone heard of Konark before? I've got to know aboutvthis place because my friend had performed classical dance here and she said it was one of the best place she has been to! I guess in tourism culture indeed plays an important role.
ReplyDeleteYes Konark or its called the Sun temple , great architecture. It is located just near shore in Orissa and i have visited it. People come their as pilgrims and few to view the architecture.
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