Mehsana Surya Mandir – Guide
Mehsana Surya Mandir is a temple which is dedicated to lord sun. This temple is located on the banks of river Pushpapati in Modhera village of Mehsana, Gujarat. This Sun Temple has a unique architecture and craftsmanship in India and is famous in all over the country for this uniqueness. This temple is preserved under the Archaeological Survey of India. Historians said that Alauddin Khilji destroyed the temple.
History of this Temple
Surya Mandir Mehsana was build by the king of chokhua Kingdom bhimdev 1 during the period of 1027-28 AD. The temple has been constructed at a latitude of 23.6 degree. This temple was constructed in such a way that the first ray of the sun illuminates the sanctum sanctorum of the temple during sunrise. Many Mandap were built inside this temple. In front of the Sabha Mandap, there is a huge kund which is known by the name of Suryakund or Ramkund. Different small and big temples are also built inside the kund, which are dedicated to deities, such as Goddess Sheetlamata, Ganesha, Shiva and Vishnu and other deities.
Mehsana Surya Mandir Timings
Mehsana Surya Mandir opens at 8:00 AM in the morning and close at 7:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 9:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 6:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Monday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 09:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Tana Riri Memorial
It is a memorial to the legendary singing sisters Tana and Riri. Both of them were popular for their singing talent during the reign of Akbar. In memory of these talented singers, a memorial has been established in the form of Tanariri Memorial.
Hinglaj Mata Mandir
Hinglaj Mata Mandir is located at Hinglajpura in Mehsana and is recognized as one of the important religious temples of India. It has been visited by many famous saints and social figures of India.
Simandar Swami Jain Temple
Simandar Swami Jain Temple is in Mehsana and is a place of tourist and religious interest. This temple is one of the many examples of architectural and sculptural beauty from centuries ago.
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How to reach Mehsana Surya Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Mehsana Surya Mandir is Ahmedabad airport which is at a distance of 95 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Mehsana Surya Mandir is Ahmedabad junction railway station which is at a distance of 100 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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