Why the Surya Temple at Konark in Orissa not so famous ?
Answer – In the Orissa state of India there is a Surya temple at Konark, known as the “Konark Temple”. It could not became famous because of construction faults. The site of Konark Temple is at lower level than the rest of the surrounding village. The North- North-West and South-South-West part around the temple is extended and the North -North-East and South -South -East portion are cut. This is against the principle of Vaastu Shastra. The Surya mandir temple is constructed in the form of chariot. Due to this the Eastern part is at a higher level than the rest of temple obstructing the name & fame it deserves. Also the East – North -East corners are cut which deprives the building of any growth. Adjacent to Surya Temple on the West side is temple of Chhayadevi in the South-West part which is also incomplete with lower height of its base. This means that the South – West part of the temple complex is low. This is also one of the important factors which does not allow sufficient strengt
