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The temple of Surya at Konarak (aka Konarak Sun Temple), Orissa, North-east India. It was dedicated to the Hindu sun-god Surya and has 12 pairs of wheels on its sides to imitate the god's chariot which he rides across the sky each day. Built during the reign of Narasimha I (r. 1238-1258 CE).
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Anshika42. (2016, June 22). Temple of Surya, Konarak. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5256/temple-of-surya-konarak/
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