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Modhera Sun Temple
The Modhera Sun Temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple complex dedicated to the Sun God Surya, located in Modhera village on the banks of the Pushpavati River in Mehsana district, Gujarat. Built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of Chaulukya ruler Bhima I, it is renowned for its Maru-Gurjara architecture, intricate stone carvings, and east-west alignment. The complex comprises the Garbhagriha, Sabhamandapa, and the large stepped Surya Kund, and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.