Surya Temple, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Surya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya located in Jaisalmer City in Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. This temple is situated inside the Jaisalmer Fort Complex (Sonargarh). The temple is believed to have been built in 15th century CE. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.
The
Temple
This temple is facing towards east and stands over a high
raised platform. The temple can be reached after climbing flight of steps. The
temple consists of sanctum, mandapa and mukha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an
image of Surya. The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara. Idol of
Ganesha, Linga and Nandi can be seen in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Jaisalmer Bus
Stand, 2 Kms from Jaisalmer Railway Station, 14 Kms from Jaisalmer Airport and 156
Kms from Barmer. Jaisalmer Fort is situated on the Jaisalmer Bus Stand to
Jaisalmer Airport.
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