Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century CE Hindu Temple in Odisha India

Tourists are standing in line for entry and scanning their tickets at the entry gate. You can see a big park inside the Konark Sun Temple. People are using umbrellas to escape the heat. The Konark temple is widely known not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work. The entire temple has been conceived as a chariot of the sun god with 24 wheels, each about 10 feet in diameter, with a set of spokes and elaborate carvings.