✅ It was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and is located near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha.
✅ The temple is a classic example of the Odisha style of Architecture or Kalinga Architecture.
✅ It was given the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984 by UNESCO.
✅ The temple is carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance.
✅ It was also known as Black Pagoda due to its tower which appeared as black and was also used as a navigational landmark by sailors to Odisha.
✅Why in News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out the conservation of the Sun Temple at Konark.
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