Konark, Odisha · Surya Dev
A 13th-century temple to the Sun conceived as his colossal stone chariot, drawn by horses and set with great carved wheels.
Sun (Surya) · vitality
The great chariot of Surya is invoked for vitality, confidence and the strengthening of a weak or afflicted Sun.
Darshan, seva and donations here are carried out on the temple’s own official website. We point you straight to it — no account needed — and the offering goes directly to the shrine.
The Sun Temple at Konark was designed as the chariot of Surya, the sun god, complete with twenty-four carved wheels and teams of straining stone horses. Though the main tower has fallen, the surviving structure remains a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture and sculpture. Its wheels are said to function as sundials, marking the passage of the day.
Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty; now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The shrine is dedicated to Surya Dev, and devotees come from across the country for darshan in the inner sanctum. What follows is the heart of what each pilgrim seeks here.
Can’t travel? A named priest at Konark Sun Temple performs the puja in your name, taking your gotra and sankalp before the deity. You receive a video confirmation of the ritual, and the prasad is delivered to your home.
Support the temple and its work directly. Each contribution is facilitated transparently, with a receipt and an impact update — and an 80G tax receipt on donations of ₹500 or more.
Chadawa offerings can be made from ₹251 to ₹11,000.
Book a live darshan or puja, or make an offering — directly on the temple’s official website. No account needed; your seva reaches the shrine itself.
