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Konark Museum

About Konark Museum
The Konark museum was built in the year 1968 near the main temple in the North. It consists of four galleries which displays 260 different architecture and sculpture that were found during the excavation of Konark temple complex. It is a real treasure for the art and history lovers. 
 
The first gallery displays 62 antiques including the image of Surya in sand stone, the Khandolite built reconstructed wheel, various incarnations of Lord Visnu, etc. 
 
The second gallery displays 108 antiques out of which reconstructed wall of temple, the drummer and the head of the crocodile in gigantic nature are some of the famous ones. 
 
The third gallery displays 45 antiques including celestial nymphs, image of Surya Narayana, Gaja Vyala, the king and his troop and various erotic figures. 
 
The fourth gallery consists of 45 antiques which includes roaring lion, man tied by the elephant trunk, part of a Surya image, erotic couples and king witnessing dance performances are some of the art works displayed at this gallery. 
 
The museum is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Tourist can also have a look at the museum corridor which displays images of other archaeological places of Odisha. The visit to this place really enlightens the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.
 
Monument Information of Konark Museum

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Region: East India
State: Odisha
City: Konark
Lattitude: 19.8911° N, Longitude: 86.0944° E

Weather :

Best Time to Visit : November to February
Summer : 26°C to 40°C
Winter : 15°C to 30°C
Monsoon : 18°C to 34°C
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Nearest Airport: Bhubaneshwar, Nearest Railway Station: Puri, Nearest Bus Station: Konark
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