Konark (or Konarak) SUN temple in orissa, India. This is a 13th-century Temple of SUN GOD or GOD Surya. The temple is built in the form of the chariot of 24 wheels being drawn by seven spirited horses. The entrance is guarded by two lion carvings. Konark temple is located at sixty-five kilometres from Bhubaneswar.

Konarak is one of the well known tourist attractions of Orissa. Konark is also known as Konaditya. This temple was built in 1278 CE by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva. This SUN Temple is also called Black Pagoda referring to the black stones/granites used to built the structures.

Even in its present state of ruins it stands as a architectural might. Konark Temple is given a place in World Heritage list.