Thousands gathered at Konark in Odisha to observe Magha Saptami, honoring the Sun God with holy dips and rituals. Despite the river's absence, an artificial pond facilitated the traditions. The event ...

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

Thousands of people took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga at Konark in Odisha’s Puri district on the occasion of ‘Magha Saptami’ on Tuesday. Magha Saptami is observed as the birthday of the Sun God and is ...

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 ...