Wheels of Time, Threads of Art, and the Call of Peace: A Day Across Coastal Odisha
Overview: Our day began in Puri , with a simple yet comforting local breakfast, ' Chilla' , Odisha’s answer to the dosa of South India. Light, wholesome, and freshly made, it was the perfect way to start a day that would take us through centuries of art, empire, and introspection. Konark Sun Temple: Where Stone Becomes Time Post breakfast, we headed to the legendary Sun Temple at Konark , one of India’s most extraordinary architectural achievements and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Built in the 13th century by King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty , the temple was conceived as a colossal stone chariot of Surya, the Sun God . The structure is defined by its 24 intricately carved wheels , each a masterpiece in itself, symbolising the passage of time, and seven stone horses that once appeared to pull the chariot across the sky. Designed in the classical Kalinga architectural style , the temple is celebrated for its extraordinary sculptural detail, ranging from...