Puri, Dec. 27 -- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday visited the Konark Sun Temple in Puri, Odisha, along with his wife, Anuradha Kumar, a retired IAS officer and praised the temple's architecture, calling it the country's honour and pride. He emphasised the temple as a marvel for its sculptures, mythology, and the scientific methods used in its construction.

He said that the architecture of the temple reflected how advanced the culture and science of India might have been many years ago.

Speaking with the reporters, he said, "This temple not only reflects the rich cultural heritage of Odisha, but it also shows how advanced the culture and science of India were many years ago."

He added, "The area's sculptures, mythol...