Panoramic Views of Modhera Sun Temple, Gujrat (India)

During our 4 days trip to Gujrat around Ahmedabad & Vadodara, we loved Modhera Sun Temple the most. Are you surprised to not see 'Statue of Unity' on the top? It's understandable. Both Modhera Sun Temple and Statue of Unity had special place in our experience, but both are very different and likeable for varied reasons. To our surprise, not lot of people prefer to visit Modhera Sun Temple from Ahmedabad and after visiting, I would say must do one day trip from Ahmedabad should be Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav in Patan and Adalaj ni Vav. This blogpost shares more about Modhera Sun Temple, what to expect at Modhera Sun Temple, entry ticket for Modhera Sun Temple, what not to miss at Modhera Sun Temple, things to skip at Modhera Sun Temple along with some tips around timings, weather etc.

During our 4 days trip to Gujrat around Ahmedabad & Vadodara, we loved Modhera Sun Temple the most. Are you surprised to not see 'Statue of Unity' on the top? It's understandable. Both Modhera Sun Temple and Statue of Unity had special place in our experience, but both are very different and likeable for varied reasons. To our surprise, not lot of people prefer to visit Modhera Sun Temple from Ahmedabad and after visiting, I would say must do one day trip from Ahmedabad should be Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav in Patan and Adalaj ni Vav. This blogpost shares more about Modhera Sun Temple, what to expect at Modhera Sun Temple, entry ticket for Modhera Sun Temple, what not to miss at Modhera Sun Temple, things to skip at Modhera Sun Temple along with some tips around timings, weather etc.  

Let's talk about timings of Modhera Sun Temple in Gujrat along with knowing the best time to visit Sun Temple in Modhera town and it's famous Modhera Dance festival. Modhera Sun Temple opens at 7am everyday and closes at 6pm. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - One day Trip around Ahmedabad - Adalaj ni Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, Patan's Rani ni Vav & Gandhinagar

Let's talk about timings of Modhera Sun Temple in Gujrat along with knowing the best time to visit Sun Temple in Modhera town and it's famous Modhera Dance festival. 

Modhera Sun Temple opens at 7am everyday and closes at 6pm. 

Related Blogpost from Gujrat - One day Trip around Ahmedabad - Adalaj ni Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, Patan's Rani ni Vav & Gandhinagar

Upcoming Modhera Dance Festival is happening from 19th Jan 2020 till 21st Jan, 2020. Precisely Modhera Dance Festival happens during second last weekend of Jan every year. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Exploring old Ahmedabad on foot Sun Temple of Modhera is very well lit with colorful lights al around. And with some of the most beautiful curves on the temple walls, it looks spectacular during dark and breezy nights of January.

Upcoming Modhera Dance Festival is happening from 19th Jan 2020 till 21st Jan, 2020. Precisely Modhera Dance Festival happens during second last weekend of Jan every year. 

Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Exploring old Ahmedabad on foot

Sun Temple of Modhera is very well lit with colorful lights al around. And with some of the most beautiful curves on the temple walls, it looks spectacular during dark and breezy nights of January.

The Modhera Dance Festival which is also known as Uttarardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsavis and is one of the most famous celebration of art, music, dance and culture, in Gujrat state of India. This unique occurrence showcases traditional dance forms of the region as well as acts as a platform bringing together the cultural ethos of other regions expressed in form of dance.

Entry fees for Modhera Sun Temple is 20 rs per person. There are no extra charges for camera. Modhera Sun Temple is maintained by Archeological Survey of India and as usual they do a pretty good job in maintaining the place. Ticket counter is manned by ASI employees, who are usually pretty knowledgeable, so feel free to talk to them and ask if you have any questions. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Interesting tour of Hutheesing Jain Temple

Entry fees for Modhera Sun Temple is 20 rs per person. There are no extra charges for camera. Modhera Sun Temple is maintained by Archeological Survey of India and as usual they do a pretty good job in maintaining the place. Ticket counter is manned by ASI employees, who are usually pretty knowledgeable, so feel free to talk to them and ask if you have any questions. 

Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Travelling Camera in Gujarat || Interesting tour of Hutheesing Jain Temple

There is a small museum located inside Modhera Sun Temple compound. As you enter through the main gate, which is close to the ticket counter, the very first cut on your left takes you to this museum. Public washrooms are located behind this museum, which were not very clean. This is a single storey museum with lot of sculptures preserved from different periods. Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Modhera Sun Temple - A Brilliant Place to see in Gujrat, India

There is a small museum located inside Modhera Sun Temple compound. As you enter through the main gate, which is close to the ticket counter, the very first cut on your left takes you to this museum. Public washrooms are located behind this museum, which were not very clean. This is a single storey museum with lot of sculptures preserved from different periods. 

 Related Blogpost from Gujrat - Modhera Sun Temple - A Brilliant Place to see in Gujrat, India

The Sun temple complex in Modhera is built in Chaulukya style. The temple complex has three components - the shrine garbhagriha in a hall called gudhamandapa, the outer assembly hall sabhamandapa and a sacred reservoir with water in it. We sat around this water reservoir for a long time, before we saw the main temple on the top. I walked around all four walls of this stepwell at Modhera Sun Temple. It was pretty hot in the month of October, so we took some small breaks around shade.

The Sun temple complex in Modhera is built in Chaulukya style. The temple complex has three components - the shrine  garbhagriha in a hall called gudhamandapa, the outer assembly hall sabhamandapa and a sacred reservoir with water in it.

We sat around this water reservoir for a long time, before we saw the main temple on the top. I walked around all four walls of this stepwell at Modhera Sun Temple. It was pretty hot in the month of October, so we took some small breaks around shade. 

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