- It is an ancient mythical river believed to have existed at a distance of about two km from the 13th century Sun Temple at Konark (built by King Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 CE.), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Odisha.
- It has been mentioned prominently in ancient literature.
- Besides, almost all lore regarding Konark, including illustrations and photographs, indicate presence of the river in proximity of temple.
- However at present, no trace of any water body is at present visible in proximity of temple
- Why in news? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have claimed to discover evidence of lost river Chandrabhaga in Odisha.