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Modhera Sun Temple (Mehsana) (Gujarat):
LOCATION: 598 kms from Mumbai, 732 kms from Pune .
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Any time throughout year.
Introduction:
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.
History:
As per Archeological Survey of India Modhera Sun Temple was built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. As you enter the historical complex, you first come across the magnificent kund known as the Suryakund, built in rectangular shape containing 108 shrines to various gods and demi-gods.
Check out the three main shrines positioned on the three sides of the kund, dedicated to Ganesh and Vishnu and an image of Lord Shiva dancing the ‘tandav’. Walk up the steps to the ‘Sabha Mandap’ or the assembly and convene with sculpted renderings of twelve ‘Adityas’ (another name for the sun god).
The twelve representations carved on the pillars
represent the sun according to the twelve months.
After witnessing the 'Sabha Mandap' a visit to the
Garbhagruha will definitely feel as a spiritual experience.
The statue of the sun god no longer exists and the Suryavanshi Solanki’s have been scattered into the dust of history since a thousand years but still on the day of the Equinox, one can almost hear the chanting of the prayers, the aroma of incense, the tinkling of bells as the sharp, linear rays of the sun illuminate the inner core of life and light.
How to reach Modhera sun Temple
By Road: Mehsana (26 Km), Gandhinagar (83 Km) and Ahmedabad (99 Km) through road network.
By Train: Mehsana Junction, which is around 28 km from Modhera Sun Temple and it takes about 40 Minutes to reach.
By Air: Ahmedabad Airport is located at a distance of approximately 95 km from Modhera Sun Temple and it takes about 2 hours to reach.
Opening Hours
Opening Time :06:00:00 am
Closing Time : 09:00:00 pm
Entry feels:
Entry Fee:(Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) (SAARC COUNTRY): Rs.20per head (Cash Payment).
Other Foreign Visitor: Indian Rs. 250/- per head (Cash Payment)
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