Sun Temple, Modhera

Gudhamandapa, Sabhamandapa and Kundaof temple

Alternative names : Modhera Surya Mandir

General information

Status : Ruined

Location : Modhera, Mehsana district, Gujarat

Country : India

Coordinates ; 23°35′1.7″N 72°7′57.67″ECoordinates: 23°35′1.7″N 72°7′57.67″E

Technical details

Material : Sand stone

Designations : ASI Monument of National Importance (N-GJ-158)

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Some information of Sun Temple.

Culture

Sanctum : Surya

Direction and posture : East-facing

Temple tank : Suryakund

Tower : Ruined

Major festivals : Modhera Dance Festival

Architecture

Architecture : Maru-Gurjara(Chaulukya)

Number of monuments : 3

Inscriptions : Yes

History

Date built : 1026-27

Creator : Bhima