One of the most magnificent and huge temple in the whole of India is at Konark in the Eastern state of Orissa. Just about 65 kms from the capital city of Bhubaneshwar, it is one place which you cannot afford to miss. Dating back to the 13th century its carvings and sheer size completely bowl you over. Said to have been built by the Ganga dynasty king Narsimhadev, the whole temple is in the form of a chariot and is dedicated to the sun god. According to a popular legend this temple was supposedly built by Samba, who was cursed with ... (more)