Puri: Thousands of people took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach at Konark in Odisha’s Puri district on the occasion of ‘Magha ...

Puri: The district administration has made elaborate arrangement at Chandrabhaga beach near Konark in Odisha's Puri for Magha ...

Puri: Thousands of devotees gathered at Chandrabhaga beach near Konark in Odisha’s Puri district and took a ritual bath in ...

Spectacular architecture merges with expressions of time at Odishas Konark Sun Temple, a Unesco World Heritage Site ...

Thousands of devotees thronged Chandrabhaga beach at Konark in Odisha’s Puri district today to take a holy dip and offer ...

Built around 1244â 1255 CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, the Sun Temple of Konark was dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and symbolised his daily passage across the ...

As an offspring of Aditi, a Vedic entity representing infinity, Surya is one of the twelve Adityas, which also include Indra, ...

In the Hindu tradition, Ratha Saptami holds significant importance as a day dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya.

Devotees throng several temples to offer prayers and seek blessings. A large number of people gather at Konark in Puri district to offer puja to the Sun God. They choose Konark because of its link ...

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur. The Taj Mahal in Agra, for instance, is recognized for its architectural beauty and is ...

who was cured of leprosy after performing severe penance to Lord Surya at the Konark Sun Temple. According to the sacred texts, Samba’s devotion and penance led to his miraculous healing, and this day ...