Marvel Sun Temple

Modhera is one of the towns in Mehsana, Gujarat. Modhera Sun Temple- one of the marvel is sure to leave your emotion with a duality of feelings ones you visit that place. It’s a varied feeling of both astonishment and amazement. The exactness of this jaw-dropping edifice of Modhera and the hard work of the folks behind this construction is going to leave your mind flabbergasted. And it’ll also leave you tormented when you would know that all these dignities were robbed with one knock of destruction by Mahmud Ghazni. Standing at this moment, the temple of Modhera is just another glorious destruction; a paradox that is lost in time.
The Sun Temple is the site of a yearly festival of Indian traditional dances prearranged by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat. The knowledge is to represent classical dance forms in the sky they were formerly presented in. The festival is held in January every year.



Modhera Sun temple
it is built on the bank of river Pushpavati, the Modhera Sun Temple, today, attitudes as an archaic temple where no devotion is offered anymore. And you’ll be stunned to identify that this extraordinary part of art was fashioned even earlier the Konark Shrine of Orissa.
Spectacular Sun Temple
To commence with, the entire temple is based on a lotus-shaped edifice and every inch of its walls showcase jittery, detailed carvings. Those statuettes signify every bit of our ethos: from Ramayana to Mahabharata, right from the human lifecycle to Kamasutra. And the whole temple is knowledgeably divided into three sections. The Surya Kund, which is unfathomable, marched tank right in the front of the shrine, was previously used to stockpile pure water. Although there is nothing more than gathered rainwater currently, it is supposed that previously there used to be a secretive spring. The assembly halls or sabha mandapa used to be the place for religious meetings and sessions. Fundamentally built for the pilgrims, this place even had blocks created along the walls for them to sit and rest. You can go to guda mandap by crossing the passage that consists of pillars and arches. Once, this hall used to have the idol of the Sun God before it was looted by Mahmud Ghazni. Still one can see the twelve diverse sides of the Sun God on its parapets. The walk from the kund to guda mandap via the main temple is pragmatic as the beyond the journey from death to moksha. It is mesmerising.
History of Modhera sun Temple



Modhera Sun temple
The Modhera Temple was created under the reign of King Bhima I of the Chalukya dynasty. Shaped back in the early 11th century, Modhera has factually been stated on the antiquity pages of Skanda & Brahma Puran. Modhera and its adjacent areas have been mentioned as Dharmaranya or the forest of justice. This place was also blessed by Lord Rama. At present, the temple is commenced by the Archaeological Survey of India for revamping and restoration. In the year2014, Modhera Sun Temple was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Modhera Temple and its devotion to the Sun God will leave you dumbfounded. – The temple was so created that during every equinox, the first sunrays would fall on a diamond placed on the head of sun God. The whole temple would brighten in a golden glow. – On other days, two pillars before the garbhagriha would stay illuminated through the day, irrespective of the position of the sun. All of these can only be left to fancy now. However, – the sabha mandap still stands on 52 pillars, portraying the 52 weeks in a year. – carvings of the sun, along with its unity with the other 4



Modhershwari mata temple
elements-air, water, earth and space- can be dotted on the walls.
Apart from this temple, you can also visit Modheshwari Mata temple located near the Modhera Surya Mandir. It is one of the eccentric temples that is worshipped by the Modh community worldwide.
Modhera is a fantastic town blessed with peace and tranquillity. During your visit to Gujarat, make sure to visit this place without fail.
16 Comments
Durga Prasad Dash
Good to know about this place which i am yet to visited.
Amrit Kaur
It is a beautiful temple filled with the beauty of architecture and art from historic times. Love the history of this temple.
Surbhi prapanna
Your blog posts always made me nostalgic and I recalled my Gujrat visiting memories of post. Modhera sun temple sounds like an awesome place with impressive infrastructure. Will keep this in mind when visit next time Gujrat.
Monidipa
I actually live and work in Ahmedabad Gujarat and I had passed by Mehsana many times while returning from Mumbai. I never knew about this beautiful temple. The architecture is so beautiful. Next time I’ll definitely halt in there for a day and visit this temple…
Judy
I have heard a lot about this Modhera Temple but havent yet got a chance to visit this famous sun temple. Thanks for indepth information about it.
AKASH KAPADI
What an beautiful place I’d like to visit this place once . This place reminds me of a temple in Maharashtra. Called Gondeshwar temple . I’ll bookmark this blog . Thank you for the wonderful post.
Manisha Garg
I felt I travelled mentally to this place while reading your post. It has such a fascinating history. Loved the pictures which reflects the brilliance of art.
Cindy Dsilva
First off I love temples and old heritage sites. Hampi is also a lovely place. But not maintained. Will check this out.
urvashi
Have heard so much about suraj kund and temple. I like these detail architecture information on the site. My parents enjoyed their trip and recommend all to visit
Mrinal Kiran
I didn’t know about this temple! Wow! It is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing about it!
360newsmania
Marvel Sun Temples look like beautiful travel destination. Love to visit soon
BUSHRA
I’ve never been to Marvel Sun Temple. Such a beautiful and calm place it’s
Jenifer
Yes I will make sure to visit this sun temple during my visit to Gujarat.
Very nice pics.
Rahul Prabhakar
Didn’t know that Modhera Sun Temple was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2014. This reason alone has triggered my curiosity to visit the site.
Tina Basu
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