Konark Star-Gate: The Sun Chariot 2110

A cinematic wide shot of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, reimagined as a planetary launch site. The ancient stone wheels of the chariot have been retrofitted with massive, glowing blue ion-thrusters. The temple's main structure is encased in a protective energy field, acting as a gateway to deep space. An ISRO 'Surya-1' starship, designed with intricate temple-style carvings on its chrome hull, is positioned on a levitating launch pad in front of the temple. The surrounding landscape is a mix of ancient sand dunes and high-tech command centers. The lighting is early dawn, with the first rays of the sun hitting the temple’s peak, activating the 'star-gate' which creates a swirling golden vortex in the sky. Hyper-realistic stone textures, 8k resolution, epic scale, and a fusion of ancient Vedic astronomy with far-future space travel.