Sun Worship In Odisha

Sun Worship In Orissa """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Tradition of Sun worship in Orissa goes back to the early Vedic period. According to Puranas, this region was one of the most important places of Sun worship. Archaeological evidence suggests that some sort of Sun worship was prevalent in this part of the earth from early 7th century CE. Depiction of Sun God as presiding deity , Parswadevata (or side deity), Avarana Devata , A Graha ( or Planet) and existence of many Sun temples from the 7th century CE indicate its popularity. https://lunarsecstacy.com/2021/07/10/the-secrets-of-sun-temple-wheel-at-konark-odisha/