- Located at Coastline of Odisha in the Puri district
- Built by King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty
- Also called the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya.
- Built in Kalinga Architecture
- It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
- The temple, built from Khondalite rocks, is also known as ‘BLACK PAGODA‘ due to its dark colour.
- The temple remains a site of contemporary worship for Hindus, during the annual Chandrabhaga Festival, around the month of February.
Source: The Indian Express