Konark Sun Temple

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Surya

Darshan timings: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best time
Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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Quick answers

What are the darshan timings at Konark Sun Temple?: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Surya.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: Men and women should wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders. Footwear: Remove shoes before entering the temple complex.…
How do I reach Konark Sun Temple?: Nearest airport: Bhubaneswar (BBI) Airport, 31.1 miles away. Nearest railway station: Bhubaneswar and Puri, 65kms and 35kms away respectively.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple in Odisha, India, dedicated to the Sun God Surya. It is a masterpiece of Kalingan architecture and artistic excellence, reflecting the pinnacle of temple architecture in India. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its intricate design, monumental scale, and harmonious proportions.

Temple timings

Daily 6:00 AM–8:00 PM

Monday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: Men and women should wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders. Footwear: Remove shoes before entering the temple complex. Not permitted: Eatables, Inflamable/dangerous/explosive articles.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Bhubaneswar (BBI) Airport, 31.1 miles away. Nearest railway: Bhubaneswar and Puri, 65kms and 35kms away respectively. Nearest bus stand: 65 km from Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Puri. Last mile: battery-operated vehicles, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws.

Nearest airport: Bhubaneswar (BBI) Airport, 31.1 miles away
Nearest station: Bhubaneswar and Puri, 65kms and 35kms away respectively