GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -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. The Sun Temple is the pinnacle of Hindu Orissan architecture and is unique in terms of its sculptural innovations and the quality of its carvings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Konark is a small town in the Puri District in the state of Odisha. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black grinite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-1 a distinguished ruller of Ganga Dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name Konârka is derived from the Sanskrit word Kona (meaning angle) and word Arka (meaning sun) in reference to the temple which was dedicated to the Sun god Surya.