Description
The Modhera Surya Bhagavan Sun Temple Mehsana Gujarat was constructed during the period 1026-27 A.D. when King Bhimdev I of Patan was the ruler. It has been built to honor Surya or the Sun God. Despite the fact that it conveys the feelings of a dilapidated look, it still is a beautiful exhibit of the excellent brilliance of Gujarat's architects of the bygone days. The temple has been placed in such a manner that at the UNIX's of the rising sun collides with the images in the sanctuary. Here, you will also be able to come across an amusement park, a museum, a cafeteria, picture gallery and library.
History
On the walls and pillars of the temple, you will come across incidents from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, as well as different forms of gods and goddesses. You will also be able to see the way of life of the people of that time. You will come across an interesting iconography of three heads, three arms and three legs. Mahmud of Gazni ruined this temple.
Importance/Significance
The Sun Temple at Modhera is amongst the few shrines which is built to honor the Sun God. You will find it nestled near the banks of the Pushpavati River in Modhera,.King Bhimdev of the Slinky dynasty built the temple in 1026. He is supposed to be a descendant of the lineage of Sun God. It is similar to the Sun Temple at Knar in Orissa. When we study history, we will be able to find reference of this temple in the scriptures of Skandia Purina and Brahma Purina. The area which surrounded Modhera was known as Dharmaranya. Lord Rama blessed the place.The brilliant architecture of the temple is one of its own class. The temple encircled in 3 different but axially-coordinated and unified constituents. This shrine has been designed in such a manner that the first rays of the Sun cast on the image of the Lord Surya. Mahmud Ghazni plundered the temple. In spite of the plundering the architectural grandeur of the temple, Mahmud has in no way vanished. Irrespective of what is left the remnants still provide the visitors with a great enchantment to behold. The temple has been erected on a raised platform and it looks as majestic as ever because of its grand structure. In the temple, you will be able to see the exterior walls of the temple etched with sophisticated carvings, bragging about the mastery of art in those times. The entire structure has been camouflaged with the sculptural decorations of Gods, Goddesses, beasts, birds and flowers. The Sun Temple can be divided into three parts: Sabha Mandap, Surya Kund as well as the Guda Mandap.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
In order to create an enchantment and splendor of ancient history and rich cultural traditions, a Modhera dance festival is held during the third week of January every year, after the festival of Uttarayan for three days in the backdrop of the Sun temple. Renowned Indian artist perform here and enthrall the audience. In this festival, you will be able to see classical dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented in. This festival is organized by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat.
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