The Konark Sun Temple complex contains ruins of several other temples and constructions, one of them is the Vaishnava Temple. This temple was excavated very recently in 1956 at the time of the sand clearance. It is a small brick temple, near Chhayadevi temple, facing towards east and is in the southwest corner of the Konark temple’s compound. From the board placed at the entrance of this temple, it is noticed that the construction is dated back to 11th century A.D.
Vaishnava Temple is as old as Konark temple but made up of bricks. It is a very small temple with Parsvadevata sculptures of Balarama, Vamana, Varaha, Trivikrama but the main Deity is missing from the sanctum. Vaishnava Temple is also known as Konark brick temple. There is nothing special or massive but still don’t miss to visit this brick temple during your visit to Konark temple.
Inner walls of Vaishnava Temple
Outer walls of Vaishnava Temple
