Konark Sun Temple

 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

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Remains 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 mithuna scenes. Also called the Surya Devalaya, it is a classic illustration of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga Architecture

Destruction: 

The cause of the destruction of the Konark temple is unclear and remains a source of controversy. Theories range from natural damage to deliberate destruction of the temple in the course of being sacked several times by Muslim armies between the 15th and 17th centuries.

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Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984