Photo Feature Sun Temple
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The Modhera Sun Temple is situated on the bank of river Pushpavati, 104 Kms from Ahmedabad. This marvelous temple was constructed in the year 1026 AD, established by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty in dedication of Sun God. It is one of the finest architectures of the eleventh century. Konark Sun Temple at Orissa and Martand Sun Temple at Mattan in Jammu and Kashmir are other two famous sun temples in India. The temple is partially in ruins after it was destroyed by the Allauddin Khilji. A visit to the temple complex makes you feel the positive energy and feel of magnificence of and manifestations of Vedic Gods.
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On our way to Temple near Mehsana, Gujarat, India
  
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Surya Kund is a beautifully carved stepped tank that was named after Sun God
Sabha mandap is the hall, where people used to gather for discussions on religious topics
Guda Mandap is the sanctum sanctorum, also known as the main temple.
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Ancient Shiva Temple in the compound of the Temple
Temple compound at night This tree in the compond is a silent witness to destruction to this monument by the Allauddin Khilji
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*Engineer by training and an entrepreneur by profession, Deepak Ganju is the Managing Editor of the Monthly Shehjar magazine,
One of the past Presidents of KOA, Deepak is the founding member of Kashmir Hindu Foundation, Inc. & International Kashmir Federation. Being forced to leave his home and hearth in the wake of terrorist onslaught from across the border, Deepak has undergone the traumatic experience of being a refugee from Kashmir. His focus has always been to highlight the plight of Kashmiri Hindu refugees through the medium of documentary movies, rallies and magazines. |
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