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Event religious South Asia

Konark Sun Temple

1250 CE

Chariot-shaped 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Surya in…

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13th-century UNESCO world heritage site in Odisha, India

Konark Sun Temple on Wikipedia.

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Landmark · South Asia

Konark Sun Temple

1250 CE – still standing

Chariot-shaped 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Surya in Odisha

Standing in 1250 CE

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