Sun
Temple, Umri, Madhya Pradesh
Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) located in Umri Village in Tikamgarh District in Madhya Pradesh State of India. The Temple was constructed by Pratihara rulers in 9th Century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east. The temple is Pancharatha in plan. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Mukha Mandapa. The lintel above the entrance of the sanctum has an image of Surya flanked by Sapta Matrikas accompanied by Vinayaga & Veerabhadra and Ashta Grahas. The base of the doorjamb has Ganga and Yamuna. The Sanctum houses remains of a Surya Idol of which only pedestal has survived.
The Shikara over the sanctum
follows Nagara style architecture. Ashta Dikpalas can be seen over the karna
niches. All are depicted in seated posture except Ishana who is shown in standing
posture. The niches around the sanctum walls are empty except the western
niche. The western niche houses an image of Surya, riding a chariot driven by
seven horses with Aruna as his charioteer. Varaha, Krishna and Narasimha can be
seen on the niches of Adhistana.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 7
Kms from Kakarwaha, 11 Kms from Badagaon, 33 Kms from Tikamgarh, 76 Kms from
Lalitpur Junction Railway Station, 76 Kms from Lalitpur Airport, 107 Kms from
Sagar, 133 Kms from Jhansi Railway Station and 268 Kms from Bhopal. The temple
is situated on Tikamgarh to Sagar route.
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