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Reflections on the Wonder and Enigma of Konarak
| Title: | Reflections on the Wonder and Enigma of Konarak | | Author: | Mansinha, Mayadhar | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 12 Issue no. 1; December 1958, p. 27-32 | | Abstract: | The colossal temple at Konarak was built by King Narasimha Deva in the 13th century. The ancient site, with the holy river Chandrabhaga, was -- and still is -- a place of worship every 7th day of the bright fortnight of the Lunar month Magh (January-February). In the time of Narasimha Deva, it was also a prosperous sea-port for trade with Ceylon and the East Indies, as depicted by a sculpture panel. The temple is also a monument of Narasimha Deva's victory over the Muslim invaders, symbolized in the sculptures representing warscenes. Besides, the temple is a grand poem on life and its three central factors of war, worship, and love. It is an example of exceptional engineering skill, and could rate as the world's 8th wonder. The article ends with a narration of the legend concerning the sacrifice of the master builder's son, and the temple's final completion. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | Tools: |
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