Firdaus may have mistakenly cited Kashmir instead of Konark as the paradise of the earth.Infact so beautiful is the sun temple that it is enough to mesmerise any incoming visitor to Konark.The beauty of the sun temple lies in its magnificient rock cut sculptures carved out with utmost precision.The temple welcomes with a gigantic figure of two rampant lions upon crouching elephants.The full temples symbolises a chariot driven by magnificient horses & as the history reveals this temple once stood in the mid of the sea.The most stunning attraction of this pagoda is its erotic sculptures & other dancing damsels which can make anyone dumbfounded.The different positions of sun god also is a treat to watch.In addition this sun temple is a marvel in science & technology too since its time piece in the chariot wheels, geographic location for the first sun rays, iron beams, magnetic uses & other things gives the scientists & geologists a good run for their money.Apart from all these Konark possess an attractive golden sea beach with high surf waves.Besides good accommodation, accessibility, transportation etc makes Konark a complete tourist destination.No doubt more wonder are to come in the near future but this 13th century marvel will stand firm carving out its own niche.