What is the speciality of the sun temple of Modhera?
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The Sun Temple 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 is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components: Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir. The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
Modhera Sun Temple
Surya mandhir.jpg
Suryamandapa of temple
Sun Temple, Modhera is located in GujaratSun Temple, ModheraSun Temple, Modhera
Location in Gujarat
Alternative names
Modhera Surya Mandir
General information
Status
Destroyed
Location
Modhera, Mehsana district, Gujarat
Country
India
Coordinates
23°35′1.7″N 72°7′57.67″E
Technical details
Material
Sandstone
Designations
ASI Monument of National Importance (N-GJ-158)
Sun Temple, Modhera
Plan Modhera Sun Temple Gujarat India.jpg
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
Explanation:
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Explanation:
The temple is known for its impressive Kalinga architecture that includes a depiction of a 100 ft high chariot being pulled by horses and wheels carved out of a single stone. The monument portrays the imposing chariot of the sun god.