10 Incredible ancient Sun temples in India

BY: PRANAV BHARADWAJ

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Konark Sun Temple

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Konark Sun Temple is one of the most famous temples of Bhagwan Surya located in Konark, Odisha, India. In the year 1984, this temple was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Devark Sun Temple

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Devark Sun Temple is located in Aurangabad district of Bihar which is also known as Dev Surya Mandir, Devark Surya Mandir or Devark.

Ulark Sun Temple

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Ulark Sun Temple is located at Ular near Paliganj, 50 km south of Patna in Bihar. This temple is also known as Ular.

Modhera Sun Temple

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The Modhera Sun Temple is located at a place called Modhera in Mehsana district of Gujarat, which was built by Suryavanshi King Bhimdev I, who belonged to the Solanki dynasty and had deep faith in the Sun God.

Katarmal Sun Temple

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The oldest Katarmal Sun Temple is located in Almora district of Uttarakhand, which is considered to be the second largest Sun Temple. It is said to have been built by Katyuri ruler Katarmal Dev.

Ranakpur Sun Temple

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Ranakpur Sun Temple, made of white marble stone, is located in Ranakpur, Rajasthan. Who built it is a matter of separate discussion, but here the idol of Lord Surya riding on the chariot is installed.

Daksinark Sun Temple

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Dakshinark Sun Temple is located in Gaya district of Bihar. A large number of devotees gather here at the time of Chhath Puja.

Martand Sun Temple

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Martand Temple is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. King Lalitaditya used to start his daily routine by praying in the Sun Temple and invoking the deities in all the four directions when the first ray of the Sun appeared.

Suryanar Koil Temple

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The Suryanar Koil Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu has separate temples for all the planetary deities. It is believed that praying in this temple removes many problems.

Sun Temple Ranchi

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This Sun Temple, located near Bundu of Ranchi, is built in the shape of a huge chariot, which attracts people towards itself. 9 horses are engaged in pulling the chariot, which seem to be alive.