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Bible Encyclopedias
Konarak
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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or Kanarak, a ruined temple in India, in the Puri district of Orissa, which has been described as for its size "the most richly ornamented building - externally at least - in the whole world." It was erected in the middle of the 13th century, and was dedicated to the sun-god. It consisted of a tower, probably once over 180 ft. high, with a porch in front 140 ft. high, sculptured with figures of lions, elephants, horses, &c.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Konarak'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​k/konarak.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Konarak'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​k/konarak.html. 1910.