Konark Sun Temple - Surya Mandira When was it built: 13th-century CE ( 1250 CE) Location : Konark about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India Built by : The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty Dedicated to : the Hindu Sun God Surya Speciality : R emains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100-foot (30 m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. Once over 200 feet (61 m) high, [1] [5] much of the temple is now in ruins, in particular the large shikara tower over the sanctuary; at one time this rose much higher than the mandapa that remains. The structures and elements that have survived are famed for their intricate artwork, iconography, and themes, including erotic kama and mi...