Puri · Odisha
Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
Puri’s Jagannath shrine, with visitor information from the temple administration.
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Odisha · Reviewed visit guide
Konark Sun Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Konark’s thirteenth-century temple was built under Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Its monumental stone chariot imagery represents Surya, the sun deity, and the site is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationSurya
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outPlan this as a heritage-site visit. Check current admission arrangements with the monument authority and avoid climbing on carved stonework.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a date, save your starting point, and tick off a simple checklist.
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- Step 1
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
- Step 2
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
- Step 3
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Konark Sun Temple
Konark, Odisha
Plan this as a heritage-site visit. Check current admission arrangements with the monument authority and avoid climbing on carved stonework.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
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Offerings
A current offering or worship procedure has not been confirmed for this protected monument. Do not assume the routines of an active temple apply.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Confirm dress, entry, photography and belongings rules with the temple before your visit.
Explore a little further
Temples nearby
Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
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For your family
Bring the blessings home
Explore poojas from the Healers World catalogue.
Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-10-04
- UNESCO — Sun Temple, KonarkChecked 2026-10-04
- Ministry of Culture — Sun TempleChecked 2026-10-04