Konark Sun Temple:

Konark Sun Temple:

The Konark Sun Temple's magnetic power is one the most important legend associated with Odisha's ancient history. The story says that a powerful magnet was at the top of the temple.

According to the local legends-

A huge magnetic stones called a lodestone was placed at the top of the temple & it was believed to posses extraordinary magnetic power. Some stories say that the magnetic helped keep the temple's iron components in position. Another story tells that the magnetic was so powerful that it disturbed the compasses of ships sailing nearby the Bay of Bengal.

However,there is no conclusive historical or archaeological evidence in this regard.