City-information
for Konark
Konark, also known as Arka-Tirtha, is known for its temple of Lord Surya, the sun-god. It is situated on the seashore, 33 km north of Puri and 64 km from Bhubaneswar. It was constructed of black stone in the beginning of the 13th century, and it is considered one of the most vivid architectural showpieces of Hindu India. Despite the fact that the 'Black Pagoda' is in ruins, the remaining porch area and other structures of this temple complex remain as a crown jewel of Orissan art work.
Mistaking the sea at Puri for the Yamuna River, Sri Caitanya jumped in and was washed by the ocean 33 km north to the Konark area, where an astonished fisherman caught Him in his net.
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