Konark Temple - an expression of Asyavamasya Mantra

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Dear members,

 

The magnificent Sun Temple of Konark is probably the architectural expression

of Asyavamasya Sukta. Built by King Narasimha Deva I of Ganga Dynasty, the Lord

Suryanarayana rests on the temple that was designed in the shape of colossal

chariot with 7 horses that are drawn by 24 wheels. There are 3 different figures

of Lord Surya. The three different figures represent 3 sandhyas.

 

When Suryanarayana is visualized as Veda Purusha, 7 horses represent the 7

metrical notes of Veda and 24 wheels represent the Gayatri Chandas. When

Suryanarayana is visualized as Kalapurusha, 7 horses represent 7 days of week

and 24 wheels represent 24 hours of a Day.

 

At the right side of the temple, 9 planets are found. At the South-East

Corner of the temple, there is a temple dedicated to Devi Mahagayatri. This

Devi is the main Consort of Suryanarayana. Suryanarayana is Veda Purusha and

Mahagayatri is Veda Maata.

 

The foundation and base of the Sun Temple rests on three wonderful Yantras of

Gayatri, Savitri and Saraswathi. The Garbhagriha of Suryanarayana rests on

wonderful Surya Yantra in the shape of Hexagon and 12-petalled Lotus. Dwadasa

Adityas were invoked in these 12 petals.

 

With regards,

Sriram

 

 

 

 

 

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