Lion Statue of Konark Temple India. Mythical Lion ( Protector of Konark Sun Temple ) Stone carved sculpture detail front view


Giant Lion Statue at the Entrance (Nata mandir) of Konark Sun Temple is the mythological Lion which act as the Protector of Sun carved Architectural Detailed Front View is on the sun Temple is the 13th Century Historical and Architecturally Important Temple ( also the UNESCO World Heritage Site ) located in Odisha State (Old Orissa State) of India, Asia. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan (Orriyan) architecture of the Ganga dynasty. Konark Sun Temple is the Heritage Icon of India for exploring Ancient Indian Architecture to the World. Presently Archaeological Survey of India is maintaining this Wonderful Temple.


Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Konark Temple, Konark, Orissa, Odisha, India
Photo credit: © Premraj K.P / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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