Astachala-Surya,”
Astachala Surya is a sculpture of the setting sun, or evening sun, located on the northern wall of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India. The sculpture is also known as "Haritasva" and depicts the sun god Surya riding a tired horse after a hard day's work.
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple on the Bay of Bengal coast, about 22 miles northeast of Puri city. The temple is a representation of the sun god Surya's chariot, with 24 symbolically decorated wheels and six horses. The temple is also known for its floating sun idol, which is suspended in the air using magnets.
