Arasavalli Sun Temple

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:accessibility well-connected by roads
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Kalinga architecture
stone carvings
gptkbp:artwork intricate carvings
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:communityRole center of local culture
gptkbp:constructedIn 7th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents celebrations during festivals
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Hindu_rituals
part_of_the_heritage_of_Andhra_Pradesh
gptkbp:dedicatedTo Surya
gptkbp:educationalPrograms conducted for visitors
gptkbp:features a_large_idol_of_Surya
gptkbp:festivals Makar Sankranti
gptkbp:hasArtStyle gptkb:Dravidian_style
ongoing preservation efforts
local community involvement
open daily
near the coast
active local community
rich historical background
available for tours
celebrated with grandeur
rectangular plan
influenced by regional styles
inspired other sun temples
represents solar worship
Arasavalli_Temple_Trust
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Ancient_India
gptkbp:historicalRecords mentioned in ancient texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arasavalli Sun Temple
gptkbp:inscription ancient_inscriptions_in_Sanskrit
gptkbp:localCuisine available nearby
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local folklore
gptkbp:location Arasavalli,_Andhra_Pradesh,_India
gptkbp:majorIndustry Surya_Narayana
gptkbp:managedBy Archaeological Survey of India
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions other temples
gptkbp:renovated various renovations over centuries
gptkbp:significance one of the oldest sun temples in India
gptkbp:surroundingArea temple complex
gptkbp:type active temple
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:visitors pilgrims and tourists
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands