Sun Temple, Modhera – The Temple

Sun Temple, Modhera – The Temple

The temple complex is facing towards east and built in Maru – Gurjara style (Chaulukya style). The temple complex consists of sanctum in a hall (gudha mandapa), the outer or assembly hall (sabha mandapa) and a sacred reservoir (kunda). The temple complex, built on the tropic of cncer, is designed such that the first rays of the sun fall on the main idol at the time of the equinoxes.

Gudha Mandapa & Sanctum:

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Sabha Mandapa:

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Kirti Torana:

Kirti Torana, the triumphant arch, can be seen in front of eastern entrance of sabha mandapa. The pediment and torana no longer exists but two pillars remains. The moulding and decoration is similar to that of walls of sabha mandapa and pillars. There are two more kirti torana on each side of the kunda of which only one exists without upper part.

Surya Kunda:

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