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Download Solution PDFThe Sun temple at Konark, is popularly known as the __________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Black Pagoda.
Key Points
- Konark:
- The famous Konark Sun temple is situated in the town of Konark in Odisha.
- This is one of the very few and famous Sun temples in India.
- It is also known as the ‘Black Pagoda’ because it is built out of black granite.
- It was made on the orders of King Narasimhadeva.
- It reached the pinnacle of fame when UNESCO made it a world heritage site in 1984.
- One of the highlights at the Konark Sun temple is the annual Konark Dance festival that is held every year in December and is devoted to Odissi, the classical dance of Odisha.
- The temple is the centre of all celebrations and the gigantic chariot of Surya (Sun God) forms the backdrop to all the festivities.
- This chariot has 12 pairs of ornamental wheels, which were supposed to be pulled by seven horses.
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