Konark Sun Temple
A 13th-century temple carved as a colossal stone chariot with 24 wheels, UNESCO-listed.
Ancient temple architecture and tribal crafts
Odisha — Heritage & Culture
Monuments, living temple traditions and festivals that shape Odisha beyond its city sights.
Key monuments
Jagannath Temple, Puri
One of the Char Dham sites, home to the annual Rath Yatra chariot festival.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
2nd-century BCE Jain rock-cut caves near Bhubaneswar.
Festivals
Rath Yatra
Puri's chariot festival, pulling Lord Jagannath's deity through the streets on a massive wooden chariot.
Konark Dance Festival
A classical dance festival held against the backdrop of the Sun Temple each December.
Culture
Odissi classical dance, Pattachitra scroll painting, and one of India's oldest continuous temple-building traditions.