I have to admit I somehow forgot to post pictures from my visit to the Sun Temple at Konark, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is only because I am rummaging through my folders that I discovered this error.
I think I didn’t blog about it immediately because the temple was under renovation when I visited it. And hence there were not too many shots that I liked.
Due to the renovation this is how the place looked like. But even then it is grand, isn’t it?
Also due to the renovation the murals on the wall of the Sun Temple were obscured. Since I often Google images before I visit a place, I was aware that the murals are of a sensual nature.
But here is a bit of wall murals that were visible.
This 13th century monument is build like the chariot of the Sun God so there are many wheels built in the structure. I will show you two pictures of this wheel. And I find it fascinating because of the way the light is falling on these two wheels and how it affects the pictures. In the picture above there was no direct sunlight falling on it.
And here is the wheel that caught the light from the setting sun. Which one do you like more? Which is your overall favorite picture? What do you do when you end up at sites that are undergoing renovation?
Beautiful photographs ! I have been planning to go to Konark and I guess its time that the trip is made 😀
The temple looks so impressive in spite of the work going on. its really difficult to take good pics with all the scaffolding obstructing the view… have been to a few temples in the south during renovation and could hardly take a few pics then!
They are all gorgeous pictures Mridu. But ofcourse I like the wheel where the sun is radiating on them..they are glowing! I’ve often faced times when we visit the UNESCO sites and they are under renovation. But that’s something not in our hands. Just think that we are pretty unfortunate. I try to do photoshop and take off those railings and other unwanted stuff from my frame…but sometimes it just becomes impossible….
impressive! my friend just got back from india with some incredible stories and photos so i’m going to have trip to india some time soon. and the sun temple will surely on top of my list!
Nice post!!!!!!!!!!
Nice Write up!!!
THey never fail to impress!
I visited this place in 2009…. But at night…. The lighting system was good and worth experiencing…
Fantastic photographs and the magic place. Very much I like to admire beautiful buildings. I am greeting
loved this temple when i visited it in 2004….
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Its an awesome place.
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Just 2 months back returned from Konark visit, indeed a beautiful place.
hmm. its time to wait till renovation completes! I wanna make a visit to Odisha soon! 🙂 good clicks!
Gr8 article.. thanks for sharing..
Beautiful pics. I have been to Odisha long time back and also went to this great sun temple. It is really very beautiful temple and the site is amazing. I would love to go again.
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Well written… I wanna go travelling too…. such an amazing experience
Lovely shots from Konarak – breathtaking architecture & sculptures.
The evening sun+Konark sculpture = Amazing photos!
Beautiful views. I have not visited this place, yet.Added to bucket list.