Story in sandstone

Side view of the main temple at Konark in Orissa. This temple is dedicated to the sun god Surya and is shaped like a chariot resting on twelve pairs of immense wheels... The walls of the temple are filled with fascinating and intricate carving celebrating life in all its glory...

Watch it carefully and you will see the wheels move - almost!

Read more about Konark here

Also read - my blog post on Konark...

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gustaf wallen says:

Very interesting shot!
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futurowoman says:

this is stunning! thank you for sharing this powerful place!

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