Sun Temple, Modhera

The Sun Temple of Modhera is a <a href="/facts/Hindu_temple/BvAAj7Yn">Hindu temple</a> dedicated to the solar deity <a href="/facts/Surya/TjA6jwVa">Surya</a> located at <a href="/facts/Modhera/wSYLzquN">Modhera</a> village of <a href="/facts/Mehsana_district/hQYvK2JJ">Mehsana district</a>, <a href="/facts/Gujarat/HwmVfMwr">Gujarat</a>, India. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of <a href="/facts/Bhima_I/h97m5Usl">Bhima I</a> of the <a href="/facts/Chaulukya_dynasty/x6cTD0vp">Chaulukya dynasty</a>. No worship is offered now and it is a protected monument maintained by the <a href="/facts/Archaeological_Survey_of_India/aVeou2RT">Archaeological Survey of India</a>. 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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Sun Temple, Modhera