Sun Temple

The Sun Temple at Bundu is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, located on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur National Highway (NH-33) about 39 km from Ranchi in Jharkhand. Built in the shape of a giant chariot with 18 wheels and seven horses, it is inspired by the Konark Sun Temple. Set amid undulating terrain with a sacred pond, it is a notable religious and architectural attraction for visitors in the Ranchi region.

Visitors can expect a large white temple complex designed as a chariot drawn by seven horses, with 18 elaborately carved wheels at the base. The main sanctum houses an idol of Surya. The complex includes a stepped pond (kunda) in front of the temple, open courtyards, and surrounding landscaped grounds. The setting is semi-rural along the highway with views of nearby hills. Visitors can explore the temple exterior, interior shrine, and pond area for sightseeing, photography and worship.

The temple was constructed by the charitable trust Sanskrit Vihar under the guidance of Shri Sita Ram Maroo and was built between 1991 and 1994. It was inaugurated with the aim to promote Vedic culture and was designed by architect R.B. Gupta on the model of the Konark Sun Temple.

Dedicated to Surya, the Sun God in Hindu tradition, the temple is an important place of worship especially during Chhath Puja and other Sun-related festivals. It serves as a cultural centre for Vedic traditions and attracts devotees and tourists for its religious symbolism and Konark-style architecture.