Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I, the Sun Temple at Konark represents the pinnacle of human sculptural ambition. Designed as a colossal 24-wheeled chariot pulled by seven spirited horses, it remains an eternal marvel of astronomy and stone masonry.
The 24 intricately carved wheels are not mere decorative motifs; they are high-precision sundials. By observing the shadow cast by the wheel’s axle spoke on the carved bead markers, one can calculate the exact local time to the minute.
At Orient Crafts Museum, our stone sculptors study the relief geometry of Konark’s celestial musicians (Alasa Kanyas) to preserve the same dynamic rhythm, facial poise, and stone drape textures in modern commissions.
Leading archival documentation and preservation of Kalinga architecture at Orient Crafts Museum, Bhubaneswar.
Commission custom sandstone sculptures, brass idols, or teakwood mandirs with direct sculptor consultation.
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