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Modhera Sun Temple

A 1026 Solanki temple built so the equinox sun lights its center, with a great stepped tank.

Photo: Musafir kanya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Sun Temple, Modhera, Mehsana District, Gujarat 384212Directions
Getting There
About 100 km northwest of the city by car.

Why Go

The sanctum is empty now, but the carved halls and tank are stunning. The dance festival each January draws big crowds.

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