15(Konark sun temple)

Question 1

where is it

Answer 1

Odisha

Question 2

who has built it

Answer 2

Temple was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and dedicated to Sun God Surya.

Question 3

How can you identify it easily

Answer 3

The temple is placed on Rath or chariots

Question 4

Is it Dravida style

Answer 4

Kalinga architecture

Question 5

Are there 4 images of Sun on the walls

Answer 5

No…only 3
1st=Morning sun will impact it and is identified as Bramha
the creator
2nd=Noon sun will strike it and is called as Maheshwara as destroyer
3rd=Evening sun and represents Maheshwara the preserver

Question 6

Is it world heritage site

Answer 6

Yes since 1984

Question 7

why did british close it

Answer 7

The temple is full of divine energy and was closed down by the British in the year 1903 by filling it with sand because the huge ‘tantrik’ power of this temple used to drown their ships