Modhera Sun temple turns 1,000 years, Gujarat’s ancient marvel still stuns with solar architecture
- Gujarat’s Modhera Sun Temple marks 1,000 years since its construction during the Solanki dynasty’s reign.
- Built in 1026-27 AD, the temple features Surya Kund, Sabha Mandap and a sanctum sanctorum.
- Its 52 Sabha Mandap pillars and 108 shrines around Surya Kund highlight its detailed architectural planning.
- UNESCO added Modhera Sun Temple and adjoining monuments to India’s Tentative World Heritage Sites List in 2022.
Source: thehansindia.com
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