India is filled with sun temples or solar temples. According to ancient literature and scriptures, the Hindus refer to the Sun as the storehouse of unlimited energy. In our country, the Sun god is referred to as Aditya or Surya. Sun temples are basically buildings and structures which are used for spiritual and religious activities regarding the Sun god. Sacrifices intended to the Sun good are also practiced in these buildings. Apart from India, Sun temples are also located in Japan, China, Egypt, Peru, etc. In India, there are many ruins of such temples as well. Some of them were excavated later on and new temples were built on those locations. Sun God is typically depicted riding seven horses on a chariot, which represent the seven colors of a rainbow.

The earliest known Sun temples were in the caves, where murals of Sun were discovered on the walls. The most famous Sun temple in the world is Konark in Orissa, which is also a world heritage site. Some of these ancient temples were destroyed by the Islamic invasions, but their ruins continue to marvel the world with many secrets being uncovered each day. Check out these amazing Surya temples in India.

List Of Sun Temples In India With History:

These Surya Mandirs in India attract scores of tourists and devotees from across the world.

TABLE OF CONTENT:

1. The Bhramanya Dev Temple At Unao.
2. Sun Temple At Surya Prahar.
3. Suryanar Temple Near Kumbakonam.
4. Suryanarayana Swamy Temple In Arasavalli.
5. The Dakshinaarka Temple At Gaya.
6. Surya Mandir Konark (Sun Temple Orissa).
7. Sun Temple At Modhera.

1. The Bhramanya Dev Temple At Unao:

This temple is located on a place called Unao in Madhya Pradesh. It gets visits form devoted worshipers all around India and the surrounding areas also act a famous tourist destination. This well-visited temple is well known for the recoveries people got from her. Some got themselves relieved from blindness, skin diseases, etc.The highlight of this temple is the deity which is placed on a brick platform and is wrapped up in black plates. The idol is engraved with twenty-one triangles, which represent the 21 phases of Sun.