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Temple of Lord Surya

Expressions researched:
"Temple of Lord Surya"

Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

CC Antya-lila

Koṇārka, generally known as Arka-tīrtha, is a temple of Lord Sūrya, the sun-god.
CC Antya 18.31, Translation and Purport: Keeping the Lord sometimes submerged and sometimes afloat, the waves carried Him toward the Koṇārka temple. Koṇārka, generally known as Arka-tīrtha, is a temple of Lord Sūrya, the sun-god. It is situated on the seashore, nineteen miles north of Jagannātha Purī. It was constructed of black stone in the beginning of the thirteenth century of the Śaka Era, and it shows expert craftsmanship and architecture.
Page Title:Temple of Lord Surya
Compiler:Matea, Visnu Murti
Created:19 of Jul, 2008
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=0, CC=1, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0
No. of Quotes:1