Konark Sun Temple Trivia

The video provides an insightful overview of the Konark Sun Temple, a heritage marvel located in Orissa, India. It highlights the temple's architectural brilliance, designed as a chariot with 24 wheels and seven horses, symbolizing the sun god's journey. Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga dynasty, the temple is renowned for its artistic and engineering excellence. Despite the removal of the sun god's idol, the temple remains a significant cultural and tourist site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more wonders of India.

What is the meaning of the word 'Konark'?

• Sun of the corner

• Corner of the temple

• Temple of the sun

• Chariot of the sun

Who was the ruler responsible for building the Konark Sun Temple?

• King Narsimha Deva

• King Ashoka

• King Chandragupta

• King Harsha

How many wheels are there on the chariot of the Konark Sun Temple?

• 24

• 32

• 16

• 12

What do the seven horses of the temple's chariot represent?

• Seven continents

• Seven colors of the rainbow

• Seven days of the week

• Seven wonders of the world

What unique feature do the wheels of the chariot possess?

• They are made of marble

• They are invisible

• They serve as sundials

• They are made of gold

What can be found at the entrance of the Konark Sun Temple?

• A large bell

• Two huge lions

• A statue of the sun god

• A golden gate

Where was the original idol of the sun god moved to?

• Red Fort

• Lotus Temple

• Jaganath Temple

• Taj Mahal

Which city is part of the 'Golden Triangle' along with Konark?

• Bhubaneshwar

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Chennai

In which year was the Konark Sun Temple declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• 1992

• 1984

• 2000

• 1975

What annual event is a major attraction at the Konark Sun Temple?

• Konark Film Festival

• Konark Art Festival

• Konark Dance Festival

• Konark Music Festival