Description

Konark is a quiet town in Odisha, India. Nestled by sand and sea, it holds the relics of a golden era – the Temple of The Sun God, a spectacular structure and architectural wonder. Many believe that the temple stands guard to the Treasures of the Sun God.

The Ministry of Tourism of Odisha invites the brilliant web designer Arnab and his wife Anu to develop a tourism campaign for Odisha. During their visit to Konark, they are enthralled by the Sun Temple and Arnab is thrilled to find the star of his campaign.

But the place soon gets shrouded in mystery when Anu finds sticky rocks and ancient coins on a pristine beach near Konark. What follows is a series of bizarre events – the death of a professional diver, the mysterious footage of underwater caverns and a gruesome attack on a ministry car. Are these just stray events or a preamble to a vicious strike on Konark and its hidden treasures?

About Author

Arun Gupta was born and brought up in Kolkata, West Bengal. He completed his schooling in Kolkata and earned his Bachelor of Science from Presidency College (currently Presidency University). Subsequently, he pursued his Bachelor of Technology from IIT Kharagpur and obtained a Master of Business Administration from IIM Calcutta.

Throughout his professional journey, Arun worked in Operations Research and Information Technologies across India, Malaysia, Oman, Dubai, and Canada.

His parents owned a property in Puri, Odisha, which served as the family’s favorite holiday destination for several years. Growing up, Arun logically questioned the legends surrounding the Konark Sun Temple. This story aims to address some of the questions that persist.

As an engineer, Arun endeavored to analyze the legends of Konark using scientific principles. This book represents the culmination of his thoughts, ideas, and inquiries regarding this remarkable monument.

Arun is married to Shubhasree, and together they have three daughters: Arundhati, Anuradha, and Sharmistha. Arun and Shubhasree split their time between Canada and India.