Narasimhadeva I

Narasimhadeva I

Narasimha Deva I was generally thought to be one of the greatest rulers of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. He ruled the dynasty from 1238–1264. Today he is most remembered as the builder of the Konark Sun Temple, a World Heritage Site at Konark, Orissa.[1]

Other temples built by Narasimhadeva

  • Kapilash Temple
  • Kshirachora Gopinatha Temple
  • Srikurmam
  • Simhachalam

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