Konark
The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple — conceived as a colossal chariot of the Sun god with 12 pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels pulled by 7 horses — is one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. Every carved surface tells a story through sculpture, and no photograph adequately prepares you for its scale and beauty.
Hire an ASI-certified guide at the entrance — the erotic sculptures have fascinating astronomical and symbolic significance that a guide reveals brilliantly.