PLACES OF INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE. — Social Science STD 10 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social SciencePLACES OF INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE.2 Marks
Question
Write short note on: Sun Temple of Konark.
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Answer
$>$Sun temple of Konark is situated near the boy of Bengol at Puri district in Odisha.
$>$ It was constructed in $13th$ century during the region of King Narsinh Varman. I of Gang Dynasty.
$>$ This chariot temple drawn by seven herses tools the form of chariot of Sun God.
$>$ It has $12$ massive wheels, providing beauty to the pedatal of temple.
$>$ These wheels reflect twelve months and each wheel has eight spokes which shows eight prahars of the day.
$>$ Details of motifs and subject diversity of this temple is unparalleled.
$>$ This temple has been built by black stones. Therefore, it is called 'black pagoda.
$>$ These remains reflects the sculptures and civilization of $13th$ century in Odisha.
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