art_culture medium Fill in the Blank

The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, is designed in the shape of a colossal _____.

  1. Chariot
  2. Lotus
  3. Lion
  4. Elephant

Answer: Chariot

Konark Sun Temple (13th century) is shaped like a massive chariot of Surya, the sun god, with 24 wheels and seven horses. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it exemplifies Kalinga architecture.

Topic Architecture - Sun Temple
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