Landmarks in Modhera
- 01
Sabha Mandap
The open assembly hall in front of the sanctum, held up by 52 carved pillars. It is the part of the complex where the carving is easiest to study up close.
- Time needed
- 30-45 minutes
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Mid-morning, when side light shows the carving depth
- Tickets
- Included in the Sun Temple's entry ticket. Check the current fee and hours with the Archaeological Survey of India or Gujarat Tourism.
- 02
Surya Kund
The rectangular stepped tank in front of the Sun Temple, also called Ramkund, ringed by small shrines. It is the first thing you see and the best place to read the temple's geometry.
- Time needed
- 20-30 minutes
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning, when the temple front is lit and the steps are cool
- Tickets
- Included in the Sun Temple's entry ticket. Check the current fee and hours with the Archaeological Survey of India or Gujarat Tourism.
Places of worship in Modhera
- 03
Bahucharaji Temple, Becharaji
The Bahuchar Mata temple at Becharaji, a major pilgrimage centre for the goddess Bahuchara, about 25 km from Modhera. It works well as a day trip beside the Sun Temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour, plus the drive
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Weekday mornings, outside festival days
- Tickets
- Temple entry is free. Gujarat Tourism lists the temple as open all day. Follow temple rules on dress and footwear, and check on photography and leather items at the entrance.
Temples in Modhera
- 04
Modhera Sun Temple
An early 11th-century temple to the sun god, built in the Chaulukya style on the bank of the Pushpavati river. The roofs and spire are gone, but the carved plinth, hall and sanctum still read clearly.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours for the full complex
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Soon after opening, in the cooler months of November to February
- Tickets
- Entry is ticketed and run by the Archaeological Survey of India. Published fees and hours vary between sources, so confirm the current rates on the day. Drones and tripods are generally restricted.
Experiences in Modhera
- 05
Modhera solar village
Modhera was declared India's first 24x7 solar-powered village. Its rooftop panels and a plant on the edge of the village supply its power.
- Time needed
- Drive-by; 15-30 minutes if you walk the lanes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Daylight, any season
- Tickets
- No tickets; this is a working village. Be respectful with cameras around homes and ask before photographing people.
Culture in Modhera
- 06
Uttarardha Mahotsav (Modhera Dance Festival)
An annual January festival of classical dance staged at the Sun Temple, with performers appearing against the carved pillars of the Sabha Mandap.
- Time needed
- One evening, from about 6:30 pm
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Mid-January, after Uttarayan
- Tickets
- The 2026 programme, reported by IANS, invited the public to attend; no fee was mentioned. Dates and entry arrangements change every year, so check with the organisers.
Read the Uttarardha Mahotsav (Modhera Dance Festival) guide →
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