Sun Temple: The importance of Sun God in our life is proved not only in any scriptures but also by science. Since Sun i.e. Lord Surya is one of the nine planets of India, understanding its importance in life, probably the Sun temples were built. At the same time, there are many such famous temples of Sun God, who give darshan daily in the country, to see which people come from all over the country and abroad. In which spiritual secrets are hidden from the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha to the Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat. Let us tell you about the seven major Sun Temples of the country.
It is a religious belief that by worshiping the Sun God, respect and prestige increases. By doing this, Surya Dev blesses the failures of life with success.
Know that Sun God is worshiped in famous temples?
Konark Sun Temple
Konark's name comes first in the famous temples of Lord Suryadev. At the same time, the Sun Temple of Konark located in Odisha is known across the country. It is believed that this temple was established by Samba, the son of Lord Shri Krishna. After that, this Sun Temple was built by King Narasimhadeva in the 13th century. At the same time, the temple is famous all over the world for its distinctive shape and craftsmanship. However, the specialty of this temple is that the first ray of sunrise hits the main gate of the temple.
Dev Sun Temple of Aurangabad
There is such a unique temple of Lord Suryadev in Aurangabad district of Bihar, whose door is towards west instead of east. Where there are darshan of three forms of Lord Suryadev riding on seven chariots. According to religious beliefs, the gate of this Sun Temple was automatically turned towards the other direction in one night.
Sun Temple of Modhera
On the other hand, Modhera Sun Temple located in Gujarat is a unique example of its architecture. Which was built by King Bhimdev I of Solanki dynasty in 1026 AD. Let us tell you that the Sun Temple of Modhera is built in two parts, in which the first part is of the sanctum sanctorum and the second part is of the hall. At the same time, the temple has been constructed in such a way that the rays of the sun fall directly into the sanctum sanctorum at the time of sunrise.
KashmirKamartand Temple
Among the famous Sun temples across the country, the Martand temple located in Kashmir is a well-known temple. This temple is located in the southern part of Kashmir at a place called Martand on the way from Anantnag to Pahalgam. It is a religious belief that this temple was built by King Lalitaditya of the Karkota dynasty in the eighth century.
Suryanarayan Temple of Andhra Pradesh
About 1 km east of Arasavalli village of Andhra Pradesh, there is a grand temple of Lord Surya about 1300 years old. Here Lord Surya Narayan is worshiped along with his consorts Usha and Chhaya. The specialty of this temple is that twice a year the first ray of the sun falls directly on the idol. It is said that mere sight of Lord Suryadev in this temple brings happiness and good fortune.
Belaur Sun Temple, Bihar
The Belaur Sun Temple, located at the western and southern end of Belaur village in Bhojpur district of Bihar, is very old, built in the middle of one of the 52 ponds built by the king. It is said that all the wishes of those who observe Chhath fast at this place with a true heart are fulfilled.
Jhalrapatan Sun Temple
Jhalrapatan, the second twin city of Jhalawar in Rajasthan, is also known as City of Wells i.e. City of Valleys. Where the Sun Temple located in the center of the city is a must visit place in Jhalrapatan. Whereas, it was built by the Parmar dynasty kings of Malwa in the tenth century. The idol of Lord Vishnu is enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum of this temple.
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