Who built Modhera Surya Mandir?

Bhima I
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 Chaulukya dynasty.

Who attacked Sun Temple modhera?

Mahmud of Ghazni
The temple was first attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni around 1025. King Bhimdeva was not successful in warding off this attack and Mahmud left with his loot. The temple was rebuilt again.

How many Surya temple are there in India?

2 sun temples
There are only 2 sun temples built in India. One is in Konark, Odisha and other in Modhera, Gujarat. This temple has a fantastic architecture, which has a lot of historical stories associated with it.

What is the cost of Sun Temple in India?

There are only 2 sun temples built in India. One is in Konark, Odisha and other in Modhera, Gujarat. This temple has a fantastic architecture, which has a lot of historical stories associated with it.

Why Jagannath temple is called White Pagoda?

Why the Temple is also called White Pagoda? The Temple is called White Pagoda for its colour the way Konark Temple is called ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark color and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks.

How many Surya Mandir are there in India?

There are only 2 sun temples built in India. One is in Konark, Odisha and other in Modhera, Gujarat.