India is a beautiful country to discover. It houses many arresting historical structures, which still needs to be explored. If you are working on you next trip, than you can always visit the city of the sun temple, Konark. The place is a small town situated in Puri district within Orissa, India, around 65 km away from Bhubaneswar, on the Bay of Bengal. However, the place houses a Konark beach and also celebrates the famous annual dance festival which features some of the amazing classical dancers as well as a traditional dance form, Odissi but the limelight of Konark will always be its impressive Sun temple.

The Sun Temple of konark is also popular as the name of Black Pagoda. The temple is created out of the oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by the renowned emperor of Eastern Ganga Dynasty, King Narasimhadeva I. Also, the temple is said to be a true example of the famous Orissan architecture of powerful Ganga dynasty. Due to the immense beauty and exquisiteness, Konark temple is also a World Heritage site. There is no best place then Konark, for a striking religious holiday trip. The Sun Temple beautifully features Indian culture and traditions.

There is an amazing story behind this marvel. Legends say that Samba, who was the son of Lord Krishna, was troubled by dreadful disease leprosy, caused due to a curse of his father, himself. To get free from the curse, Samba practiced penance for almost 12 years. This gesture of Samba pleased Lord Sun and he cured him from leprosy. In turn, Samba built this stunning Sun temple to honor Lord Surya. So, it's a tribute to the Lord Sun by Samba. The historical tale behind this arresting monument makes it more appealing and alluring.

Placed on the seaside, this fascinating Sun Temple is made in the shape of the chariot of Surya and also profoundly festooned with mesmerizing stone carving. The whole compound was planned in the outline of the God's enormous chariot towed by seven strong-minded horses on twelve pairs of pleasingly ornamented wheels at its base. The giant wheels engraved at the base of the Konark Temple are the must-watched attractions of the town. The temple also includes various exotic statues similar to the beautiful temples of Khajuraho. Yes, isn't that amazing? You should definitely visit this festinating temple, at least once in lifetime.

At the opening of the temple, you will find two big lions; each featured crushing a big was elephant. The view is really astounding. Also, you get to catch an outstanding Nata Mandir at the entrance. The Mandir used to feature various stupendous dancers performing traditional dance forms to honor of Lord Surya. The temple is surrounded by various floral as well as geometric patterns. The splendor and beauty of this temple can't be expressed in words; you have to personally visit the temple. Truly, a visit to Sun Temple will surely be your best trip, ever. Without wasting much of your time, get a Konark trip and catch this amazing wonder of India.