Sun Temple – Modhera, Gujarat

Sun Temple – Modhera, Gujarat
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This location eerily resembles a similar stepped tank in the ruins of Hampi but is equally exquisite as the other one. We could only think of this one scene (in Paheli) where this location was used. As always, we will add more sequences/ songs to the post as & when we come to know of.

About the location (from Wiki):
The Sun Temple, Modhera (Gujarat) was built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty and is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God of Hinduism. It is akin to the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa. One more sun temple is at Martand in Jammu and Kashmir. The Modhera sun temple is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati, 25 km from Mehsana and 102 km from Ahmedabad.

The Sun temple is of a unique architecture of its own kind. The temple comprises three separate but axially-aligned and integrated elements.

  • Surya Kund, which is an intricately carved, stepped tank named after Sun god Surya.
  • Sabha Mandap, which is a hall used for religious gatherings and conferences.
  • Guda Mandap, i.e. sanctum sanctorum, which once housed the idol of Sun God.

    • Movies shot at this location:
    Ghost meeting Rani Mukherjee scene from Paheli

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