Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Sun Temple, Konârak' has mentioned 'Sun' in the following places:
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| For the list of sun temples in the world, see Temple of the Sun. | WIKI |
| Konark Sun TemplesArka KshetraMain structure of the Sun TempleReligionAffiliationHinduismDistrictPuriDeitySuryaFestivalChandrabhaga MelaelanGoverning bodyASILocationLocationKonarkStateOdishaCountryIndiaShown within OdishaShow map of OdishaKonark Sun Temple (India)Show map of IndiaGeographic coordinates19xc2xb053xe2x80xb215xe2x80xb3N 86xc2xb05xe2x80xb241xe2x80xb3Exefxbbxbf / xefxbbxbf19.88750xc2xb0N 86.09472xc2xb0Exefxbbxbf / 19.88750; 86.09472Coordinates: 19xc2xb053xe2x80xb215xe2x80xb3N 86xc2xb05xe2x80xb241xe2x80xb3Exefxbbxbf / xefxbbxbf19.88750xc2xb0N 86.09472xc2xb0Exefxbbxbf / 19.88750; 86.09472ArchitectureStyleKalingaCreatorNarasimhadeva ICompletedc. | WIKI |
| Konark Sun Temple (Odia: xe0xacx95xe0xadx8bxe0xacxa3xe0xacxbexe0xacxb0xe0xadx8dxe0xacx95 xe0xacxb8xe0xadx82xe0xacxb0xe0xadx8dxe0xacxafxe0xadx8dxe0xadx9f xe0xacxaexe0xacxa8xe0xadx8dxe0xacxa6xe0xacxbfxe0xacxb0) is a 13th-century CE (year 1250) Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres (22xc2xa0mi) northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India. | WIKI |
| Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100-foot (30xc2xa0m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. | WIKI |
| Konark Sun Temple is depicted on the reverse side of the Indian currency note of 10 rupees to signify its importance to Indian cultural heritage. | WIKI |
| The name Konark derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words Kona (corner or angle) and Arka (the sun). | WIKI |
| [9] The context of the term Kona is unclear, but probably refers to the southeast location of this temple either within a larger temple complex or in relation to other sun temples on the subcontinent. | WIKI |
| [12] The Arka refers to the Hindu sun god Surya. | WIKI |
| The Sun temple of Konark, The Puri Jagannth Temple and The Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar form a bilateral triangle and Konark temple is one Kone (angular point of a triangle). | WIKI |
| The Konark Sun Temple was built in 1250 A.D. during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narsimhadeva-1 from stone in the form of a giant ornamented chariot dedicated to the Sun god, Surya. | WIKI |
| [5][2][17] When viewed from inland during the dawn and sunrise, the chariot-shaped temple appears to emerge from the depths of the blue sea carrying the sun. | WIKI |
| The sun temple was made from three types of stone. | WIKI |
| The upper levels and terrace of the Konark Sun temple contain larger and more significant works of art than the lower level. | WIKI |
| The Konark Sun Temple complex has ruins of many subsidiary shrines and monuments around the main temple. | WIKI |
| This discovery was significant because it confirmed that the Konark Sun Temple complex revered all the major Hindu traditions, and was not an exclusive worship place for the saura cult as previously believed. | WIKI |
| Konark Sun Temple panoramic view | WIKI |
| The oldest surviving Vedic hymns, such as hymnxc2xa01.115 of the Rigveda, mention Surya with particular reverence for the "rising sun" and its symbolism as dispeller of darkness, one who empowers knowledge, the good, and all life. | WIKI |
| In some hymns, the word Surya simply means sun as an inanimate object, a stone, or a gem in the sky (Rigvedic hymns 5.47, 6.51 and 7.63) while in others it refers to a personified deity. | WIKI |
| [58] The current Konark temple dates to the 13thxc2xa0century, though evidence suggests that a sun temple was built in the Konark area by at least the 9thxc2xa0century. | WIKI |
| A medieval era description of Konark When nine flights of steps are passed, a spacious court appears with a large arch of stone upon which are carved the sun and other planets. | WIKI |
| [68] After the Sun Temple ceased to attract faithful, Konark became deserted, left to disappear in dense forests for years. | WIKI |
| [71][72] The pillar, made of monolithic chlorite, is 33xc2xa0feet 8xc2xa0inches (10.26xc2xa0m) tall and is dedicated to Aruna, the charioteer of the Sun god. | WIKI |
| The Konark Sun Temple has been rated as one of the greatest architectural marvels of the Indian subcontinent. | WIKI |
| According to Coomaraswamy, the Konark Sun Temple marks the high point of the Odisha style of Nagara architecture. | WIKI |
| Additionally, the Sun Temple is the setting of Interpreter of Maladies, a short story in Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize winning collection of the same name. | WIKI |
| Main Temple Structure, Konark Sun Temple Nata mandir Front view of Nata mandir A simha-gaja at the entrance A weathered horse sculpture Elephants of Konark Temple A secondary statue of the Sun god A sculpture on the temple wall Mayadevi Temple at Konark Sculpture of a makara on Mayadevi Temple Vaishnava Temple Sanctum of the Vaishnava Temple Carvings on the Sun temple A sculpture on the temple wall A sculpture taken from the site at the British Museum Replica of Sun Temple at Gwalior Closeup of the motif at the center of a stone wheel Back Side View of Konark Sun Temple Rosasala or kitchen of the temple complex | WIKI |
| The Sun Temple at Konxc3xa2rak, located on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture and art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment. | UNESCO |
| It is an outstanding testimony to the 13th-century kingdom of Orissa and a monumental example of the personification of divinity, thus forming an invaluable link in the history of the diffusion of the cult of Surya,the Sun God. | UNESCO |
| The Sun Temple is the culmination of Kalingan temple architecture, with all its defining elements in complete and perfect form. | UNESCO |
| A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the temple represents a chariot of the Sun God, with twelve pairs of wheels drawn by seven horses evoking its movement across the heavens. | UNESCO |
| Like many Indian temples, the Sun Temple comprises several distinct and well-organized spatial units. | UNESCO |
| Various subsidiary structures are still to be found within the enclosed area of the rectangular wall, which is punctuated by gates and towers.The Sun Temple is an exceptional testimony, in physical form, to the 13th-century Hindu Kingdom of Orissa, under the reign of Narasimha Deva I (AD 1238-1264). | UNESCO |
| The Sun Templeis directly associated with the idea and belief of the personification of the Sun God, which is adumbrated in the Vedas and classical texts. | UNESCO |
| The Sun is personified as a divine being with a history, ancestry, family, wives and progeny, and as such, plays a very prominent role in the myths and legends of creation. | UNESCO |
| The boundaries of the nominated property encompass the attributes necessary to represent the Outstanding Universal Value of the Sun Temple, Konxc3xa2rak. | UNESCO |
| The Sun Templexe2x80x99s authenticity of form and design is maintained in full through the surviving edifices, their placement within the complex, structures and the integral link of sculpture to architecture. | UNESCO |
| The various attributes of the Sun Temple, including its structures, sculptures, ornamentation and narratives, are maintained in their original forms and material. | UNESCO |
| In preserving the attributes as stated, the Sun Temple, Konxc3xa2rak repeatedly evokes the strong spirit and feeling associated with the structure, which is manifested today in the living cultural practices related to this property, such as the Chandrabhanga festival. | UNESCO |
| The Sun Temple, Konxc3xa2rak is protected under the National Framework of India by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act (1958) and its Rules (1959). | UNESCO |