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Sun Temple ,Konark,Odisha.India
Sun Temple ,Konark,Odisha.India
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The sun temple at konark. The chariot of the Sun God is carried by 7 might horses who represent the 7 days of the week. It runs on 12 wheels - 6 on each side of the chariot representing the 12 months of the year. Each wheel is divided in 8 thick spokes and 8 thin spokes depicting the praharas or the different time of the day. Even today the sun dial shows the exact time.
The sun temple at konark. The chariot of the Sun God is carried by 7 might horses who represent the 7 days of the week. It runs on 12 wheels - 6 on each side of the chariot representing the 12 months of the year. Each wheel is divided in 8 thick spokes and 8 thin spokes depicting the praharas or the different time of the day. Even today the sun dial shows the exact time.

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. Other important caves include Hathi gumpha, Ananta gumpha, Ganesha gumpha, Jaya Vijaya gumpha, Mancapuri gumpha, Bagh gumpha and Sarpa gumpha.
Bhubaneshwar
Known for Budget, Temples and Musicals
Come to Bhubaneshwar and enjoy its temples, musicals and architecture.

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  • Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
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Sri Jagannath Temple in Orissa State of India. Constructed in 1000AD this temple is famous for its Chariot Ritual popularly known as Rath Yatra
Puri
Known for Temples, Ruins and UNESCO site
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Brahmagiri Hills in Wayanad, Kerala, India.
Brahmagiri
Head to sights like Puri Beach and Chilika Lake as you discover Brahmagiri.
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Carved wall outside the sanctum of the Baleshwar temple, one of the five rock temples inside Bahadurgad, Pedgaon, Taluka Shrigonda, Maharashtra, India
Balasore
Known for Temples, Beaches and Sea
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Brahmapur
Known for Temples, Festivals and Entertainment
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Panoramic View of Beautiful Uski Waterfall inside Similipal national Park,Orissa.
Samakhunta
Venture to sights like Simlipal National Park as you discover the local area in Samakhunta.
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