MODHERA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the 'Sun God' (Surya) located at Modhera village of Mehsana district Gujarat India It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati It was built after 102627 CE during the reign of Bhima- I of the Chalukyas dynasty No worship is offered now and it is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall, Sabhamandapa ,the assembly hall and Kund the reservoir The galleries have intricately carved exteriors and pillars The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines an exploration into the planning of Sun temple Modhera temple is an epitome of north Indian architectural style. This Heritage festival at Sun temple, Modhera showcase the rich culture, architecture, history and various stories of our Indian tradition. During the heritage festival various cultural programs are performed by renowned artists and masters of musical instruments like Tabla, Flute, Vocal, Sarangi, Dholak, etc. also showcase their skill.