5 God Sun Temples You Must Visit In India

Surya means the Sun, God Sun is one of the nine Navagraha in India and the temples were built by different cultures and kings. Two most prominent sun temple in India are the Konark Sun Temple and the Sun Temple at Modhera.

* Sun Temple, Konark

Konark Sun Temple of Odisha is a world heritage site and also listed as one of the Seven Wonders of India. The temple is built in shape of a gigantic chariot and stone wheels, first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance in the temple.

* Sun Temple, Modhera

Sun Temple at Modhera is situated on the bank of the Pushpavati river in Mehsana district of Gujarat. The temple complex has stepwell,Pillars,torana and Garbhagriha.

* Sun Temple, Martand

Martand Sun Temple is located five miles from Anantnag city of Jammu and Kashmir. The temple is now in ruins but the site is listed as national importance in Jammu and Kashmir and protected monuments of India.

* Sun Temple, Gwalior

Sun Temple of Gwalior is dedicated to the Sun god and one of the must see tourist attractions Of Gallant Gwalior. This holy temple is similar to the Sun temple of Konark and among the famous pilgrimage centres in the city.

* Sun Temple, Unao

Sun Temple at Unao in Madhya Pradesh is famous and rare sun temple in India,situated in Unao town of Datia district. The temple is known for unique architecture and design.