Context
At the G20 Summit venue in Delhi, the historic Konark Wheel from Odisha’s Sun Temple emerged as a focal point of attention. Prime Minister has selected a wall adorned with a depiction of this ancient architecture as the backdrop for his warm welcome to world leaders.
About
About Konark Wheel:
Konark wheels are used as Sun dials in ancient times to know the time of the day. |
Cultural significance of the Wheel
The Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
Each wheel has eight spokes. In the Indian time system, the day is divided into eight pahars comprising three hours each. The wheels served as a sun dial. One can tell the time accurate to a minute by observing the shadow of the axel falling on the rest of the wheel. |
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