What does the 12 massive wheels of the sun's chariot in the Konark temple symbolise?
A
12 sun signs
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B
12 colours
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C
12 months
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D
12 gods
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Solution
The correct option is C 12 months The Konark Temple is constructed in the form of a chariot. This structure mimics the chariot of Surya itself. This temple has seven stone horses to depict the seven horses that pull the sun’s chariot. The chariot structure has 12 massive wheels with 8 spokes each. The 12 wheels symbolise the 12 months in a year.