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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1961 TANDING in lonely splen- dour among the _ sand dunes of the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple at Konarak is one of India's most impres- sive monuments. Called the Black Pagoda, in contrast to the White Pagoda at nearby Puri, the temple was dedi- cated to the Sun God, Surya, and built during the thirt- eenth century. The main part of the temp- -- le, including the tower, is now in ruins but the magnificent porch -- a landmark for miles around -- shows the tremen- dous size of the temple when intact. In design the Black Pagoda is unique and supremely ima- ginative. The temple was built on an immense plat- form, on either side of which are carved 12 giant decorated wheels, each '10 feet in dia- meter.. The entrance to the porch is reached by a wide flight of steps, flanked by prancing horses. The total effect represented the chariot of the Sun God speeding across the heavens. OW some of the materials used in building the Sun temple were brought there by the crude means of trans- port then available remains a mystery. No stone quarries are within 25 miles, and no steatite, such as was used for the throne of the Sun God's image, within 80 miles. In PICTURE CREDITS Cover, National Defence; pages 2 and 3, Eric Trussler, Herb Nott, Apex, Barney Gloster, Roy Purkis, Tom Bochsler, Dennis Hall; page 4, Toronto Star Syndicate; pages 6 and 7, Toronto Star Syndicate; page 10, Miller Services; pages 13 and 14, Government of India; page 15, Miller Services. the 1890's a group of anti- quarians attempted to remove the throne to Calcutta but gave up after dragging it only 200 yards. Yet the builders had to convey this huge single block of steatite for 80 miles across swamps and unbridged rivers. The roof of the porch was once supported by gigantic iron beams, made of small lengths of the metal placed end on end and bound to- gether with molten iron. These beams may have been the source of one of the le- gends explaining the temple's destruction. It is said that a lodestone of immense size, inserted in the tower, drew Going to Toronto? mnn"* > & ml |, | a ml f | \ HAMA e The only hotel in Toronto giving FREE, 24-HOUR INSIDE PARKING to al! registered guests. Rates from $6.50 single. t Family plan -- children un- der 14 free in room with adult. For reservations confirmed free by 4-second RESERVATRON, call any of these numbers: HAMILTON: JA. 7-5671 TORONTO: EM. 8-7474 NIAGARA FALLS: EL, 4-7441 THE KING EDWARD SHERATON HOTEL friendly service... friendly rates ONTARIO TODAY ashore all vessels passing along the coast. Eventually the crew of a vessel landed, attacked the temple and car- ried off the lodestone. The priests, alarmed at the viola- tion, carried the god's image to Puri and the temple was abandoned. OTHERS WILL TALK ABOUT THE TAJ-- YOU'LL Read a dozen books about the Taj--look at a hundred pictures! You will never know its haunt- ing spell until you gaze on this marble miracle by moonlight! Everything in India comes intensely alive when experienced first hand. The incredible variety of races, languages, religions and customs. The breath-taking grandeur of its temples, palaces and monuments. The blazing colour of its festivals and dances. The exquisite handicrafts. Teeming bazaars. Elephant rides! Tiger hunts! Calcutta. Benares. Bombay. Delhi! A never-ending panorama as you stay at modern, luxurious yet inexpensive hotels, or travel by low-fare railways and fast, intercity airlines! Let others talk about the Taj and the other wonders of India! This year you become the one who has seen them! Write us for fascinating information package, see your Travel Agent, or call in at our... GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TOURIST OFFICE 177 King Street West at University, Toronto. EM. 2-3188 Coiour movies Available Free of Charge for Group Showings