Sun Temple
Becharaji Taluka, Gujarat
The Sun Temple of Modhera is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya, located in the village of Modhera in Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. The temple is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati, and was constructed in the 11th century during the reign of Bhima I and Karna I of the Chaulukya dynasty. The temple is no longer used for worship and is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components: Gūḍhamanḍapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamanḍapa, the assembly hall and Kunḍa, the reservoir. The halls are noted for the intricately carved exteriors and decorated pillars. The tiered steps of the reservoir lead to the bottom and numerous small shrines.
From the Wikipedia article Sun Temple, Modhera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
Becharaji Taluka, Gujarat. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Mahesana railway station (MSH), about 33 km by road.
- By air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), about 95 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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