Konark Templa, Odisha, India.
Constructed in 1255 C.E.
The temple is designed as a chariot with 24 wheels, pulled by 7 horses. The wheels of the temple is actually Sundials. Time was calculated by the shadow of the spokes.
Part of the temple structure either collapsed or destroyed in 17th centuries.
The collapsed structure had a 52 ton Magnet at the top.
This magnet caused the main idol to levitate in the air.
Konark Temple complex has 3 primary structures.
- Dance Hall(The Nata Mandap).
- Prayer Hall.
- Main Temple(85% Collapsed)
dance hall
prayer hall
main temple behind the prayer temple(85% broken)
This is top seven world heritage site in India.