Sun Temple, Modhera

Modhera Sun Temple
The temple complex
Sun Temple, Modhera Location in Gujarat
Alternative names	Modhera Surya Mandir
General information
Location	Modhera, Mehsana district, Gujarat
Country	India
Coordinates	23°35′1.7″N 72°7′57.67″E / 23.583806°N 72.1326861°E / 23.583806; 72.1326861
Technical details
Material	Sandstone
Designations	ASI Monument of National Importance (N-GJ-158)
Sun Temple, Modhera Plan of temple complex: (from top to bottom) Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir Religion Affiliation Hinduism Deity Surya Festivals Modhera Dance Festival Features Tower: Ruined Temple tank: Suryakund Architecture Type Māru-Gurjara architecture (Chaulukya) Creator Bhima I Completed after 1026-27 CE (shrine proper) Specifications Direction of façade East-facing Monument(s) 3 Inscriptions Yes

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.