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Historians say
The stone carving tradition it represents is GI-registered, and its artisans work in Puri, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack in soapstone, serpentinite and granite.
Historians say
The Sun Temple, conceived as a colossal chariot with carved stone wheels and horses, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main tower has fallen; what stands is the jagamohana and the platform.