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 The
famous Sun Temple of Konark is located around the city of Bhubneshwar.
It was constructed in the 13th century and is devoted to the Sun
God. The part symbolizing the movement of the sun blazing across
the horizon- a huge stone chariot 'moving' on wheels, pulled by
seven Goliathan harnessed horses - existstill date. However, the
huge shikhara containing the gods images which once stood behind
the chariot has collapsed. The entire stone 'moving' table has fantastic
dimensions.
The fallen shikhara,
rose once to a height of 200 feet. It was
tethered to the horses through a chariot measuring more than 50
square feet square at the base and rising a 100 feet to the pyramidical
roof. Each of its 24 wheels of 10-feet diameter is heavily sculptured.
The rising tiers of the roof are embellished with larger-than-life
musicians and dancers celebrating the rising of the Sun God, entertaining
Him through His ritual awakening so that He is inspired to energise
the world for yet another day. And again, the master erotica-sculptors
were irrepressible. The celebratory copulation continues unabated
from top to bottom, from side to side, seeking the God's blessings
in their attempts to reach the pinnacle of bliss.
About Bhubaneswar city
 Bhubaneswar
is the capital city of Orissa and is also known as "Temple City
of India". The word `Bhubaneswar' means the Lord of the Universe.
Bhubaneswar's architectural legacy is it's greatest attraction.
The population size of the city is 411,500. Bhubaneswar is situated
at an altitude of 45 m. The maximum temperature varies between 30-40
degree Celsius, while minimum varies from 15-25 degree.
Season:
The best time to visit Bhubaneswar is between November and March.
The Temples are mainly in the south-east of the city.
Tourist Information is available at :
- Orissa Tourism, Paryatan Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Tel :- (0674)-432177,
431635. E-mail :- http.www.stp.bbsr.stpbh.soft.net/oritour
- Government of Orissa Tourist office, 5, Jayadev Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
Tel :- (0674)-431299.
- Tourist Counter, Airport, Bhubaneswar. Tel :- (0674)-404006.
- Tourist Information Centre, Bhubaneswar. Tel :- (0674)-404715.
- Government of India Tourist Office, B-21, B.J.B Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
Tel :- (0674)-432203.
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