Modhera
Modhera
Modhera is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The place is well connected to other places in the region with a good network of roads.
Sun Temple
Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati.
Sabha Mandap
Sabha mandapa or Rangamandapa, the assembly hall or dancing hall is a parallelogram in plan with rows of pillars opening entrance on each side diagonally.
Guda Mandap
Guda Mandap forms the third section of the Sun Temple and is not attached to the Sabha Mandap. It is placed on the lotus base plinth.
Maatangi Modheshwari Temple
Maatangi Modheshwari temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Modheshwari Mata, the Kuldevi of the Gujarati Modh community. The temple is located near the ruins of the famous Sun Temple, where another original place of worship is situated below the step-well.
Surya Kund
Surya Kunda, a tank or reservoir is known as Ramakunda or Suryakunda. The flight of steps through kirti-torana leads to the reservoir. It is paved with stones all around. There are four terraces and recessed steps to descend to reach the bottom of the tank.
Best Time To Visit Modhera
Modhera is a quaint village in Gujarat that is well-known for its Sun temple. Though the place can be visited all around the year the summers can be slightly harsh and the winters, quite pleasant. The best time to visit Modhera is between the months of October and March when the temperature falls in the range of 12° C and 27° C. This is a great time for sightseeing and other activities. The summer months of April to June are pretty sunny and dry. The temperatures go as high as 41° C with the minimum temperature being around 20° C. In spite of the heat, people do visit the place as there are several discounts.
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