History
Konark or Konarak is a small town in Coastal Odisha, on the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from Bhubaneswar, famous for its 13th-century Sun Temple and the Chandrabhaga River.
Overview
Konark or Konarak is a small town in Coastal Odisha, on the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from Bhubaneswar, famous for its 13th-century Sun Temple and the Chandrabhaga River.
Historical Timeline
1559
In 1559, Mukunda Gajapati came to throne in Cuttack.
1568
In 1568, the Konark temple was damaged by the army of Kalapahad, a general of the Sultan.
Historical Sites
Konark Sun Temple
Chandrabhaga Beach
Konark Beach
Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
Ramachandi Temple
Notable Figures
Konark Sun Temple
Chandrabhaga Beach
Konark Beach
Tour Packages for Konark
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