why to protect konark
It's important to protect Konark Temple because of its architectural beauty, religious significance, tourist attraction, and its age; its over 800 years old. Check this site for more information.
http://www.templenet.com/Orissa/konark.html
http://www.jiskha.com/search/search.cgi?query=konark
And here are many other responses this very same question has received over the past year or so. Ms.Sue's link is probably the best, though.
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