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Modhera Sun Temple

India's Sun Temple of the West

Recommended

1 day

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

15

Food / day

300

About

The Modhera Sun Temple (1026 AD), built by the Solanki dynasty, rivals Konark in its astronomical precision and sculptural beauty. The kund (step tank) with 108 shrines and the sabha mandap's 52 intricately carved pillars are among Gujarat's finest masterpieces.

Must-see highlights

Surya Kund step tank (108 miniature shrines)
Sun Temple main sanctum (1026 AD)
Sabha Mandap 52-pillar assembly hall
Equinox sunrise through the sanctum (March 21)
Uttarardha Mandap porch sculptures
Pushkarani tank bathing ghats
Light & Sound show (evenings)
Rani ki Vav (Patan, 25km, UNESCO step well)
Modhera Dance Festival (January)

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Mehsana 25km · Ahmedabad Airport 100km

Nearby attractions

Patan (Rani ki Vav)AhmedabadChampanerVadnagar

How to get here

AhmedabadModhera

bus · 2h

100

approx.

AhmedabadModhera

cab · 1.5h

1,500

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Mehsana25 km
Ahmedabad Airport100 km

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