Place: Modhera,
Gujarat.
Venue: Sun Temple.
Date: January
The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana district (102 km from
Ahmedabad,
capital city of Gujarat), in north Gujarat, built during the reign of the
Solanki king Bhimdev I, represents one of the most magnificent monuments of
Gujarat. The temple, though in ruins, is considered one of the best specimens of
Indian art and architecture of the by gone era. The temple dedicated to Lord
Surya, the sun god has its outer walls covered with sculptures in which the figures of Lord Surya are prominent.
The beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of
Indian classical dances held every year in January for three days. This annual festival of
dance is organized by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat. The idea is to present classical dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented in.
How to get there
Modhera is 102 kms north west of
Ahmedabad.
Air: Nearest airport is
Ahmedabad.
Rail: Mehasana(30km from
Modhera) is the nearest station.
Road: There are direct buses from Ahmedabad to Modhera which will take
around three and half hours.
