The Konark Wheel gained prime attraction at the G20 summit in Delhi as its replica served as the backdrop for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s welcome handshake with delegates

The Konark Wheel gained prime attraction at the G20 summit in Delhi as its replica served as the backdrop for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s welcome handshake with delegates

Here are some interesting facts about the Konark Wheel that took centre stage at the G20 summit-

Here are some interesting facts about the Konark Wheel that took centre stage at the G20 summit-

1. The Konark Wheel is a marvellous architectural wonder of the Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha

1. The Konark Wheel is a marvellous architectural wonder of the Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha

2. Konark Temple was designed in the shape of a huge chariot of Sun God drawn by 7 mighty spirited horses on 12 pairs (total 24 wheels) of gorgeously decorated wheels at its base

2. Konark Temple was designed in the shape of a huge chariot of Sun God drawn by 7 mighty spirited horses on 12 pairs (total 24 wheels) of gorgeously decorated wheels at its base

3.  The size of the wheel is of 9 feet 9 inches in diameter and each of the wheels have 8 wider spokes and 8 thinner spokes

3.  The size of the wheel is of 9 feet 9 inches in diameter and each of the wheels have 8 wider spokes and 8 thinner spokes

4. It is said that the 12 pairs of wheels represent the 12 months of the year and the 24 wheels signifies 24 hours of a day

4. It is said that the 12 pairs of wheels represent the 12 months of the year and the 24 wheels signifies 24 hours of a day

5. Meanwhile, the wheels at the Sun Temple of Konark are also termed as the Wheel of Life and portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and achievement of realization

5. Meanwhile, the wheels at the Sun Temple of Konark are also termed as the Wheel of Life and portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and achievement of realization

6. The 12 pairs of wheels are also believed to represent the 12 zodiac signs according to astrology which includes Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

6. The 12 pairs of wheels are also believed to represent the 12 zodiac signs according to astrology which includes Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

7. The carvings of each part of the wheel is different and is a masterpiece of expert sculptors of yore

7. The carvings of each part of the wheel is different and is a masterpiece of expert sculptors of yore

8. The prints of Konark Wheel are depicted in the old Rs. 20 and new Rs. 10 currency notes.

8. The prints of Konark Wheel are depicted in the old Rs. 20 and new Rs. 10 currency notes.

9. The Rs 10 currency note that was issued by RBI on January 5, 2018 has the gorgeously carved Konark wheel on the back side. Meanwhile a Rs. 20 currency note issued on April 5, 1976 also had the Konark Wheel carved on the back side

9. The Rs 10 currency note that was issued by RBI on January 5, 2018 has the gorgeously carved Konark wheel on the back side. Meanwhile a Rs. 20 currency note issued on April 5, 1976 also had the Konark Wheel carved on the back side

10.  Built by King Narasimha Deva I in the 12th century as a tribute to the Sun God, the Konark Wheel of the Sun Temple is a finest architectural wonder of Odisha

10.  Built by King Narasimha Deva I in the 12th century as a tribute to the Sun God, the Konark Wheel of the Sun Temple is a finest architectural wonder of Odisha

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