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Sun Temple, Modhera
The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India.
It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati.
It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Solanki dynasty.
No worship is offered now and is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.
The temple complex has three components: Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir.