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Detailed explanation-1: -The Odisha government on Thursday announced that it will take up a heritage project for beautification of the Konark Sun Temple, which was declared a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1984.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sun Temple, also called Surya Deula or Surya Deul, temple in Konark, Odisha state, India, that is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. It was built in the 13th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE. Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, what 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The temple in its present state was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1984 CE.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sun Temple, Konârak - UNESCO World Heritage Centre.