MODHERA SUN TEMPLE-world heritage site GUJARAT
modhera sun temple is about 25 km from mahesana. it is built by king bhimdeva of solanki dynasty in 1926. this is the second most beautiful and ancient suntemple in india( first is konark) .
this majestic temple is erected on a high platform is devided into three parts (1) main temple-Guda mandap (2)sabha mandap and (3)suryakund
The exterior walls of Guda mandap and sabha mandap are engraved with intricate carving, covered with the sculptural patterns of Lord shIva, vishnu, GANESHA, SURYA and also shows vicious circle of birth and death.
suryakund is a 100sq.mt. rectangular stepped water tank, having 108 small shrines.
MODHERA DANCE FESTIVAL
Every year Gujarat Tourism organizes classical dance festiva in january l is a must watch event. the temple illuminated with light at night is the backdrop for classical dances.
As RANI KI VAV -PATAN is just 30km from this modhera, you can also visit this world heritage site.
modhera sun temple is about 25 km from mahesana. it is built by king bhimdeva of solanki dynasty in 1926. this is the second most beautiful and ancient suntemple in india( first is konark) .
this majestic temple is erected on a high platform is devided into three parts (1) main temple-Guda mandap (2)sabha mandap and (3)suryakund
The exterior walls of Guda mandap and sabha mandap are engraved with intricate carving, covered with the sculptural patterns of Lord shIva, vishnu, GANESHA, SURYA and also shows vicious circle of birth and death.
suryakund is a 100sq.mt. rectangular stepped water tank, having 108 small shrines.
MODHERA DANCE FESTIVAL
Every year Gujarat Tourism organizes classical dance festiva in january l is a must watch event. the temple illuminated with light at night is the backdrop for classical dances.
As RANI KI VAV -PATAN is just 30km from this modhera, you can also visit this world heritage site.
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