Konark Attractions

The Archeological Museum in Konark features many sculptures and carvings found during excavations of the Sun Temple.

Many of the fragments are of varying sizes and provide a glimpse of architectural and artistic patterns of the temple. Aspects of the religious, social and economic life of the people of Orissa during the 13th C are also highlighted.

Nine Planets' Shrine is located just outside the walls of the Sun Temple. The chlorite slab forms the centerpiece of the small shrine.

The Nine Planets of the Hindus are the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu (dragon's head), and Ketu (dragon's tail). The carved seated figure within the shrine represents the Sun.