The Sun Temple at Konark, Orrisa, India personifies the architectural brilliance of ancient India , today an UNSECO World Heritage monument this monument a temple built for the sun God Surya was built in the 13th century, and it is one of India 's most famous Brahman sanctuaries. Built by the King Langula Narsimhadev - I. , it took 16 years to complete and employed 1200 masons, its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and is led by a team of six horses. The huge monolithic wheels represent time and unity.