Sun Temple, Modhera
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The Sun Temple of Modhera is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. No worship is offered now and it 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 have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
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Alternative names | Modhera Surya Mandir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Location | Modhera, Mehsana district, Gujarat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 23°35′1.7″N 72°7′57.67″E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Material | Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Designations | ASI Monument of National Importance (N-GJ-158) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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