Comments on: Visit to Konark Sun temple

By: Astrid Vinje

Astrid Vinje — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:40:06 +0000

We love visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites when we travel, so Konark Sun Temple seems like right up our alley. The intricate carvings and reliefs look so amazing. Thanks for the sustainable travel tips too!

By: Mohana and Aninda

Mohana and Aninda — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:24:39 +0000

I have visited this magnificent temple twice and was both times mesmerized by the intricate carvings and the sheer grandeur of the temple. We had an awkward moment when our guide started pointed at some of the erotic sculptures and explaining their historical and artistic significance and my dad was so flustered, he just shut him up with a hurried gesture!

By: Sandy N Vyjay

Sandy N Vyjay — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:24:36 +0000

We are so fascinated with the Konark Sun Temple, its architecture and the mysteries that it holds close to its bosom, that we have been there multiple times. Still, we would love to go back again. The Temple is a paean in stone to the genius of the architects and engineers of ancient India.

By: Jane Frith

Jane Frith — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:42:25 +0000

What an interesting place! To my shame I had never heard of it before reading your article. You seem to have had unsatisfactory experiences with guides? That is a shame. We must have been lucky as we have always found that hiring a guide has been very worth while. Still you appear to have managed wonderfully here!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:59:48 +0000

I’m thinking I should know the answer to this, but what is a sun salutation? The temple is beautiful and I’m glad you got a chance to see it. I’m also glad to see that I’m not alone in liking to do things like this on my own. I also tend to not hire a guide if there’s a choice. I’m not a big audio guide person either.

By: Nic

Nic — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:32:53 +0000

What an incredible place, I just love the atmosphere here that you managed to capture in your photos. I reminds me a lot of Borobudur up close with the carvings and the details. We really love visited temples when we travel, there is something mystical about them and also so engrained in the culture too.

By: Jenn and Ed Coleman

Jenn and Ed Coleman — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:11:22 +0000

Konark Sun Temple looks really beautiful. I love the giant and ornate calendar wheels. For some reason, they remind me of a steam punk engine or something of that ilk.

By: Emma | MY RIG Adventures

Emma | MY RIG Adventures — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:43:04 +0000

Lots of great tips for visiting Konark Sun Temple. It looks very busy, but I can see why. It’s ancient and gorgeous. How lucky you were able to squeeze a sun salutation in before your flight. I agree with respecting the property and not sitting on it or touching the structure to help preserve it for many years to come.

By: Danik

Danik — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:16:21 +0000

I am starting to think why are all the facades on the temples in this region are so fantastic. The detail to the smallest touch is totally amazing. And this temple was built in the 13th century. Holy molly! There were sure a lot of skilled people back then!

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 09:14:01 +0000

It is always great as a traveller to squeeze in just that last temple ( or another sight)! I love how you discovered how intricate and gorgeous the wheels ( months) were. I could spend ages studying those carvings!