One of the Chariot pulling horses at Konark. There are seven in total.

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The entire temple structure is made in the form of a huge chariot with 24 wheels and is pulled by a set of seven galloping horses (4 on the right side and 3 on the left side). These seven horses at Konarak are the seven colours visible in a rainbow - VIBGYOR. The seven horses are named after these seven colors: Sahasrara (Violet), Indra-nila (Indigo), Nila (Blue), Haritaha (Green), Pita (Yellow), Kausumbhaha (Orange) and Rakta (Red)

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Location: Konark, Orissa
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