Sun Temple, Nandeshma,
Rajasthan
Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya located in Nandeshma Village in Gogunda Tehsil in Udaipur District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.
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History
The temple is said to have been
built in 13th century CE by Maharana Jaitrasimha (1213 – 1252 CE) of
Mewar Kingdom. An inscription of Maharana Jaitrasimha dating back to 1222 CE
can be found on the pillar of the temple.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east and is in dilapidated state. The temple consists of sanctum and mandapa.
The doorway of the sanctum is intricately carved. An image of Ganesha can be
seen on the lintel of the sanctum doorway. The sanctum enshrines an image of
Surya.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 6
Kms from Jaswantgarh, 13 Kms from Gogunda, 49 Kms from Kumbhalgarh, 50 Kms from
Sadri, 53 Kms from Udaipur and 66 Kms from Udaipur Airport. The temple is
situated at about 6 Kms to the north of Jaswantgarh on Udaipur to Sadri route.
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