Situated in Gaya and built by King Prataparudra of Warangal finds its mention in the Vaayu Purana. It is a significant place to visit for pind daan
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Located in Bhadrak, Orissa, Biranchi Narayan is another name for Lord Surya. It is dedicated to Biranchinarayan, who is enshrined as a roughly four-faced image of the Sun
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It is one of the most visited temples of the Sun and is built in the shape of a giant chariot drawn by seven horses and a is UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The Navlakha temple is located in Ghumli, Gujarat, and was built by Jethwa rulers in the 11th century and dedicated to the Sun god
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The temple was built during the rule of Bhima I of the Chaulukya Dynasty in the Maru-Gurjara architectural style and is a popular tourist site in India
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Located in the town of Kumbakonam it was built by the Chola king Kulottunga Choladeva and is a marvelous example of Dravidian Temple architecture
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Also known as the 'Sacred Hill of the Sun' although in ruins now, gives a profound insight into the cultural and religious history of ancient Assam
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It was built by the Katyuri king Katarmalla between the 9th to 13th centuries. It is located about 17 km from Almora , a trek of 3 km takes one to the ancient temple
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Located in Anantnag, the Martand Surya temple was built during the reign of King Lalitaditya of the Karkota dynasty. Now in ruins, it is one the oldest Sun Temple
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Located in Arasavalli Village, the temple was built in the 7th century by King Devendra Varma of Kalinga. The present structure is largely a result of 18th century renovations
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