New Delhi, October 29, 2024: Four replicas of the Konark wheels, the symbols of India’s cultural legacy, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at the Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, official sources said.

Installation of Konark wheels aims to showcase and promote rich heritage of the country among visitors, they added.
This initiative is part of the several steps being taken to introduce traditional cultural and historical elements in Rashtrapati Bhavan, the sources said.

The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the culmination of Odishan temple architecture.
It was built in the shape of a colossal chariot carrying the Sun God.
The Konark wheels are symbols of India’s cultural legacy.
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