Konārka Sūrya Mandir
The sun god's chariot in stone
From the official temple website
Managed by Archaeological Survey of India
Please note
- A monument, not a functioning shrine — entry is by ASI ticket, not darśan.
⭐ Why it is famous
A UNESCO World Heritage temple conceived as Sūrya's chariot with 24 carved wheels and seven horses.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built about 1250 CE by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty; the main deul collapsed centuries ago, leaving the jagamohana.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open 06:00 – 20:00
- Light and sound show in the evening
🙏 Darśan details
- ASI ticket ₹40 Indians / ₹600 foreigners
- No active worship — this is a monument
- Guides available at the gate
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Konārka Sūrya Mandir, Konark, PuriPuri (PURI) — 35 km
Konark bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Bhubaneswar (BBI) — 65 km
Marine Drive from Puri (35 km) is a lovely one-hour coastal drive.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels at Konark
- Beach resorts at Ramachandi and Puri
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Chandrabhaga beach
- Konark dance festival (Dec)
- Ramachandi temple
📅 Best time to visit
October–February