Konark derives its name from Konarka (presiding deity of the Sun temple) and is a combination of 'Kona' meaning corner and 'Arka' meaning sun. Konark with its serene ambience, majestic seashore and the heritage sites is regarded as an ideal regarded as an ideal holiday destination.
The history of Konark shows that Konark also has good maritime trade relations with Southeast Asian countries. The most prominent tourist attraction in Konark is undoubtedly the Sun Temple at Konark.Now designated as World Heritage Site, the Konark Temple is regarded as the finest one dedicated to the Sun God. The temple, which resembles a chariot with 24 giant wheels being pulled by 7 horses, is visualized as the image of the sun god coursing through heaven on his seven-horse drawn carriage. Konark is also a beach attraction with the Chandrabhaga beach rated as one of the finest on the eastern coastline of India. Other attractions include the Museum of Archeological Survey of India, which displays a collection of brilliant Oriyan architecture.
Excursions from Konark can be made to interesting places around .If you are interested in archeology you should make a trip to Kuruma, famous for its Buddhist architectural heritage. Visiting the shrines of Amareswar, Laxminarayan, and Barahi at Chaurasi can do a temple tour. Ashtranga with its beautiful locale is a center for salt-production and fishing.
Konark is almost synonymous with the famous Konark Dance Festival which is the most popular festival in Konark.The three-day cultural extravaganza, held every year in the month of December, captivates the audience as leading Indian exponents of various Indian classical dance forms and folk dances. The best way to enjoy shopping in Konark would be a leisurely stroll through the markets of the city of Konark. Konark is famous for the exquisitely carved images of Hindu Gods and decorative items made of stone, horn and woodcarvings.
Konark is also a popular religious destination and the hotels in Konark offer a serene stay. If you wish to see a magnificent sunrise or sunset, you should check in to one of the beach hotels in Konark.
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