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Ancient temples have always been one of the most amazing threads in the tapestry of Indian culture, and Gujarat surely has an spectacular array of temples to consider when charting out your next trip to the state.
The Modhera Sun Temple was made by King Bhima I of the Chalukya
The Modhera Sun Temple was made by King Bhima I of the Chalukya
dynasty in the early 11th century.
It is a temple made to honour the Sun God in Modhera village of Mehsana district on the bank of River Pushpavati. The temple complex is divided into three parts – Gudha Mandapa (the shrine hall), Sabha Mandapa (the assembly hall) and
It is a temple made to honour the Sun God in Modhera village of Mehsana district on the bank of River Pushpavati. The temple complex is divided into three parts – Gudha Mandapa (the shrine hall), Sabha Mandapa (the assembly hall) and
Kunda (the reservoir).
The temple is designed in such a way that during every equinox, the first ray of the rising sun would fall on a diamond placed on the head of the Sun God. This would also light up the shrine with a golden glow.
The Sabha Mandap stands on 52 pillars,
The temple is designed in such a way that during every equinox, the first ray of the rising sun would fall on a diamond placed on the head of the Sun God. This would also light up the shrine with a golden glow.
The Sabha Mandap stands on 52 pillars,
#SunTemple is dedicated to God Surya & is located at Modhera Mehsana, Gujarat, India. It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. No worship is offered now.
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#SunTemple complex has 3 components: Gudhamandapa, shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall & Kunda, the reservoir. The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach bottom & numerous small shrines.
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The Sabhamandapa & Gudhamandapa, both are built on a paved platform. Their roofs have collapsed long ago leaving behind a few lower-most courses. The platform or plinth is inverted lotus-shaped.
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