Modhera Sun Temple Stony poetry
Sun Temple is As one traverses the length and breadth of Gujarat, one constantly stumbles across architectural legacies of the' Solanki' rule.
Sun Temple with Vav
The Modhera Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in the
Indian state of Gujarat. It was built in the 11th century CE during the reign
of the Solanki dynasty.
The temple is dedicated to the sun god Surya and is one
of the few surviving sun temples in India. The temple was built by King Bhima I
of the Solanki dynasty in 1026 CE. The temple was designed in such a way that
the first rays of the sun would fall on the image of Surya at the time of the
equinoxes.
The temple complex consists of a main temple, a Sabha
Mandap (assembly hall), and a Surya Kund (a stepped tank). The main temple has
three components - the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), the Mandapa (hall) and
the Surya Shikhar (tower). The temple is decorated with intricate carvings
depicting various Hindu deities and scenes from Hindu mythology.
The Sabha Mandap is an open pavilion with 52
intricately carved pillars. The Surya Kund is a stepped tank with numerous
miniature shrines and sculptures. The tank was designed to be used for ritual
bathing before offering prayers to the sun god.
The Modhera Sun Temple is a significant example of
Solanki architecture and is a popular tourist destination in Gujarat. It has
been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered to be one of
the finest examples of Hindu temple architecture in India.
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Night Light View of Festival
Sun Temple is very interesting historical place in mehsana.
Per year about 30000 visitor comes for visit and 6000 to 7000 visitor are foreigner out of them.
