India, Orissa. Konark Sun Temple

The Sun Temple of Konark (Sanskrit: कोनार्क) is dedicated to Surya (Sun God) and is a masterpiece of Orissa's medieval architecture. It is an UNESCO world heritage site and is widely known not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work. The entire temple has been conceived as a chariot of the sun god with 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in diameter, with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings. Seven horses drag the temple. Two lions guard the entrance, crushing elephants. A flight of steps lead to the main entrance.

The Nata Mandir in front of the Jagamohana is also intricately carved. Around the base of the temple, and up the walls and roof, are erotic carvings. There are images of animals, foliage, men, warriors on horses and other patterns and motifs. There are three images of the Sun God, positioned to catch the rays of the sun at dawn, noon and sunset. Clean and well kept, its worth a visit.

An annual festival of dance and music is held each year in February. Image and video clips of the Konark Dance and Music Festival 2010 can be seen at: http://www.photonicyatra.com/Features/Konark-Dance-Music-Festival/11983928_ZaTev/ an beautiful event not to be missed.

Konark Sun Temple (also called the Black Pagoda), Orissa.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Audio-video presentation of Konark Sun Temple, Orissa.

This temple belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This UNESCO world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios.
The entrance to Konark Temple is guarded by two giant lions, which are each shown crushing a war elephant which in turn lies on top of a human body. At the entrance of the temple is a Nata Mandir. This is where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun god. The temple symbolizes the majestic stride of the Sun god.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Exquisite details in stone sculptures at Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Many visitors come to see the Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Exquisite details in stone sculptures at Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Many erotic art forms depicted on the stone walls of Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Various erotic art forms depicted in stone carvings in the Sun Temple, Konark.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Very intricate carvings done on the gigantic stone wheels at Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Close up view of the detailed work on the wheels of the Sun Temple, in Konark.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Very intricate carvings done on the gigantic stone wheels at Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Various erotic and sexual pose on display in stone at the Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple breast naked nude couple love making intercourse foreplay sex sexual erotic art breasts nipple kissing kiss sexual education adult konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art copulate stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Very intricate carvings done on the gigantic stone wheels at Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
A couple in loving embrase, kissing each other. Many erotic art forms depicted on the stone walls of Konark Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple breast naked nude couple love making intercourse foreplay sex sexual erotic art breasts nipple kissing kiss sexual education adult konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art copulate stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Part of the temple lost in time but still the detailed carvings in stone are quite evident. Various erotic art forms were displayed along with various other images on the walls of the Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Part of the temple lost in time but still the detailed carvings in stone are quite evident. Various erotic art forms were displayed along with various other images on the walls of the Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Part of the temple lost in time but still the detailed carvings in stone are quite evident. Various erotic art forms such as oral sex were displayed along with various other images on the walls of the Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Part of the temple lost in time but still the detailed carvings in stone are quite evident. Various erotic art forms were displayed along with various other images on the walls of the Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu India
Detailed work done in stone on the massive stone wheels of Konark Sun Temple.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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The entrance to Konark Temple is guarded by two giant lions, which are each shown crushing a war elephant which in turn lies on top of a human body. At the entrance of the temple is a Nata Mandir. This is where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun god. The temple symbolizes the majestic stride of the Sun god.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Entrance to Konark Sun Temple. "Konarka" , the place bears a name composed of two World elements : Kona meaning corner and ARKA meaning the Sun. As the legend says that, King Narasimha Deva-I of the Ganga Dynasty had ordered this temple to be built as a royal proclamation of the political supremacy of his dynasty.A workforce of 12 hundred artisans and architects invested their creative talent,energy and artistic commitment for an exhausting period of 12 years.
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
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Night view of the Konark Temple. The main Temple was called by European sailers "The Black Pagoda" as it formed an important landmark for them in their coastal voyage. Contrasting to this , the white washed Temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri was known as the white pagoda.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu black pagoda night view light India
Night view of the Konark Temple. The main Temple was called by European sailers "The Black Pagoda" as it formed an important landmark for them in their coastal voyage. Contrasting to this , the white washed Temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri was known as the white pagoda.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu black pagoda night view light India
Night view of the Konark Temple. The main Temple was called by European sailers "The Black Pagoda" as it formed an important landmark for them in their coastal voyage. Contrasting to this , the white washed Temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri was known as the white pagoda.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.
Konark Sun Temple konark Orissa odissi Kalinga Indian temple King Narasimhadeva Eastern Ganga Dynasty 13th Century world heritage site temple colossal chariot Surya Sun horses exquitely decorated wheels deity Vedic perios thousands of sculptured images depict deities celestial musicians dancers lovers hunts military battles erotic sexual images sexual positions erotica erotic art sex copulate intercourse love making naked nude stone sculptures porch structure Hindu black pagoda night view light India