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Jagannath Temple, Puri
One of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites, famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival where massive chariots are pulled through the streets.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Odisha, India · Asia
Konārka sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nimāparha, 31km from Jagannath Temple, Puri.
Konārka is a town located in Odisha, India. With a population of 16,834, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Konārka sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Konārka to your route.
Konark is a medium-sized town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasinghadeva-I. TheRead more
temple is a World Heritage Site. The temple is now mostly in ruins, and a collection of its sculptures is housed in the Sun Temple Museum, which is run by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Konark is also home to an annual dance festival called Konark Dance Festival, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha, Odissi. In February 2019, the Konark Dance Festival (now called Konark Music and Dance Festival) will be hosting its 33rd edition. The state government is also organising annual Konark Festival and International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga Beach of Konark.
On 16 February 1980, Konark lay directly on the path of a total solar eclipse.
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Konārka is located in Odisha, India, Asia. The coordinates are 19.8902 latitude, 86.0976 longitude.
Konārka has a population of approximately 16,834 people, making it a town in India.
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One of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites, famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival where massive chariots are pulled through the streets.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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The Temple City of India with over 700 ancient temples including the ornate Lingaraj Temple and the intricately carved Rajarani Temple.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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