HERITAGE RECORD · 246

Sun Temple, Konârak

科纳拉克太阳神庙

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ752091 ↗

Inception1201

Area10.62 ha

Administrative areaQ1817158

WikipediaKonark Sun Temple ↗

Chinese Wikipedia科纳克太阳神庙 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(i)A masterpiece of human creative genius.

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

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