The Sun Temple in Multan, dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, was one of the most impressive architectural feats of its time. Its magnificence attracted pilgrims from across the region.

Here are seven famous temples you should visit when you're in India: India is a land of traditions, ... it’s dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Credit: iStock: 06. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai.

As we gear up for Chhath Puja 2017 dedicated to the Sun god, here is a look at some famous sun temples in India that you must visit at least once.

The most famous amongst them is the Sun Temple, Modhera that represents the outstanding creation of Maru-gurjara architecture style; and was a model for the later temples. Apart from these the ...

Srikakulam is a city in Andhra Pradesh famous for its various temples and Buddhist tourism. If you want to go on a spiritual tour, connected with the ancient architecture and see some stunning ...

A mysterious ancient sun temple dating back 4,500 years has been unearthed by archaeologists in an Egyptian cemetery for the pharaohs. Sun temples were built to honor the most powerful ancient ...

(Image credit: Getty) One of the most famous monuments aligned with the summer solstice is Stonehenge.This 5,000-year-old Neolithic monument's Heel Stone is lit up by the rising sun immediately ...

Here are 31 of the most famous monumental temples from around the world. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ... and the Sun Temple may not have been completed. Maa Mundeshwari Devi Temple ...

On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot; ... Built in the 13th century, it is one ...

Sun temple, Machu Picchu, Peru . ... One of the most famous examples of ancient architecture lining up with the winter solstice is in Machu Picchu, Peru. On June 21, ...