Modhera Sun Temple

Built in 1026 AD during the reign of Bhima I of the Chalukya dynasty, the Modhera Sun Temple is a masterpiece of art dedicated to the sun god Surya.

The temple is designed so that during the equinoxes, the first ray of the rising sun falls on the image of Surya in the sanctum sanctorum. The 'Surya Kund' or stepwell in front of the temple, with its 108 miniature shrines, is a geometric marvel.

The annual Modhera Dance Festival, held against the backdrop of the illuminated temple, is a cultural treat.