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Konark is famous for the 13th<\/sup> century Sun Temple built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva \u2013 I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. This world heritage site is heavily decorated in stone carving and takes the form of Surya (the Sun God) and his chariot drawn by seven spirited horses. About 30 minutes away, Puri is one of the most important religious destinations for Hindus. It is one of the main pilgrimage sites and famous for the Jagannath Temple built in the 11th<\/sup> century. Puri also has one the best beaches in India for swimming and is, therefore, a popular beach resort known for beautiful sunrises and sunsets.<\/p>\n(Puri & Kolkata are approximately 7 hrs apart by Rail)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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