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The Surya Mandir or Sun Temple in Gwalior was constructed in 1988 and is influenced by the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa. It is located in a serene garden setting and is an important tourist attraction of Gwalior, known for its beautiful architecture and sculptures. The temple building is designed like a chariot with horses and wheels representing the days of the week and hours in a day.
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- 2. Surya Mandir or Sun Temple located near Residency at Morar is one of the important religious centers in the historic city of Gwalior. The temple as the name suggests is dedicated to the holy Sun God. It is also inspired from the Konark Sun Temple, Orissa.
- 3. Konark Sun Temple, Orissa
- 4. The Sun Temple is one of the most important attractions of the city of Gwalior. The only thing that makes it such an important attraction is its eye catching architecture and beauty. The temple has a beautiful sculpture of Lord Surya in the temple premises. This place is visited by numerous tourists every year.
- 5. It is the place which gives best examples of peace and neatness in Gwalior. The temple is located in a serene ambience and a well-maintained garden within the temple premises is very attractive.
- 6. The Surya Mandir, Gwalior or the Sun Temple was constructed in 1988 by G.D Birla. Its foundation stone laid on 19th January 1984, it took 4 years 4 days to complete construction (23rd January 1988). Initially known as Tapovan Garden, the name of the place changed to Surya Van (Surya Garden) after the completion. It is influenced by the famous Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa.
- 7. According to the history, the city of Gwalior has its root going back to 8th century ruled by some of the greatest Rajput clans such as Prathiharas, the Kachwahs and the Tomars. Stories go around that Maharaja Suraj Sen of the Kachwaha dynasty was down with a deadly disease and was cured by the hermit-saint Gwalipa. It was out of gratitude to him that Suraj Sen built the City of Gwalior.
- 8. The temple building is created in the shape of chariot pulled by seven horses, four on one side and three on other each one depicting seven days of the week. One can also see total 24 wheels, 12 wheels on either side representing the 12 hours of day and night respectively.
- 9. There are total 365 idols of Gods around the temple for 365 days in a year. The enchanting exterior of the temple is crafted out of red sand stone while the interior adorns white marble adding charm to its beauty.
- 10. 4horses3horses
- 11. 12wheels12wheels
- 14. The Surya Mandir is unlike the usual temples, it is more like a monument with calm and clean gardens where one can also see peacocks and other birds moving around freely in the lawns.
- 15. Visit in evening to attend the aarti which makes the entire surrounding entrancing. It is best to visit the temple during winters to get a respite from scorching heat, i.e. between the months of October and March. No entry fee All days of the week 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Temple remain closed from 12:00 PM- 01:00 PM