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Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple

The temple was renovated by King Srikara Bhanjadeva in 1790. The presiding deity at the temple is Biranchi Narayan or Surya in the combination of Hindu trinity  whose image was recovered from ruins at Maltigad. The imagery also features a chariot driven by seven horses with one wheel on its left side, with Aru?a as the chariot's driver.

The roof of the temple is constructed on a total of 46 pillars and contains intricate wood designs. Unlike the Konark temple, which faces east, the Birachi Narayan Sun Temple faces west. Consequently, while at Konark sun rays of the rising sun shine on the installed Surya, at the Biranchi Narayan Temple the rays of the setting sun fall on Surya's feet.

The Biranchi Narayan Sun Temple, renovated in 1790 by King Srikara Bhanjadeva, houses the presiding deity Biranchi Narayan (Surya) in a unique representation of the Hindu trinity. The temple's roof, supported by 46 pillars adorned with intricate wood designs, showcases distinctive imagery, including a chariot with seven horses and Aru?a as the charioteer. In contrast to the east-facing Konark temple, the Biranchi Narayan Temple faces west, allowing the setting sun's rays to illuminate Surya's feet.