You must have read several books earlier and heard many tales of Konark’s golden history. But caved into the pressure to hire an ASI guide when a visit to the Sun Temple Sunsets! And that is a smart choice! The legends of the floating deity, the missing deula, Kalapahar, and the strong magnet that threw Portuguese ships’ compasses off course can take you to a fantastical time that was immortalized in Time. If you want to go from Bhubaneswar to Konark by car, be sure to stop for breakfast at one of the sweet shops. The great way to start the journey would be with the crisp puris and flavorful, spicy ghuguni, followed by the delicacy of chenna jhilli, which is soft, sweet, and covered in a chashni that nearly tastes like caramel.
History Dose at Varahi Temple
Take a detour to the Varahi Temple, which is thought to be older than the Konark Temple, if you have an adventurous spirit! In order to find the precise location, we had to question a number of people along the route leading from Nimapara to Kakatpur. To travel down winding country lanes, through homes, ponds, and fields of crops in our search for history before coming across the ruins of an old temple that was surrounded by vibrant, lush vegetation.
Lessons about history at the Konark Museum
Discover the Konark Museum, which houses well-preserved works of temple art. Learn more about the temple’s detailed history.
At Chandrabhaga’s Beach
Visit Chandrabhaga beach and relax while sipping tea or coconut water. One of the less busy beaches in the area is this one. It is also one of the most stunning beaches, with Jhau or Casuarina trees lining the shore. Avoid taking a bath since the water’s undercurrents make it risky as well.
The Ramchandi Temple Myth
Folklore claims that After destroying the Konark Temple, Kalapahar (the assassin of countless Hindu temples and deities in Odisha) traveled to the Ramchandi Temple. At the entryway, he saw an elderly woman who requested that he wait while she went to the Chandrabhaga River to fetch some water. The god was floating in mid-water when Kalapahar visited the temple after realizing his error and waiting for a bit. The elderly woman was thought to be the Goddess herself!
The bone remains of an unbelievably large whale shark, whose corpse appeared on the local shore many years ago, are an extra attraction of this shrine. Aside from that, you may engage in several water activities at the Chandrabhaga estuary.
Konark-Puri Marine Drive
It’s a good idea to take a long drive along the scenic Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary marine drive in Konark. Every experience will be enjoyable thanks to the smooth and well-maintained road, whether you choose to see the lighthouse or simply take in the sights of the glistening blue sea through the jhau trees.
Visit the Sun Temple for the sunsets.
Sit on the sunsets mandir and observe how the crowds of visitors gradually thin out as dusk falls, revealing an uncanny isolation.
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