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Martand Sun Temple, Anantnag, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
The Martand Sun Temple is situated on top of a plateau, near the town of Anantnag.

Seated near the town of Anantnag the Martand Sun Temple is a holy shrine. It is a gothic temple, dedicated to Bhaskar, the Sun God. King Lalitaditya, a Kshatriya of Surya (Solar) dynasty, built the Sun temple to memorialise Surya. This resplendent temple has a colonnaded courtyard, with the shrine situated in its centre. Built with 84 columns, the temple offers a magnificent view of the Kashmir Valley. Martand temple of Kashmir counts amongst the best and most unforgettable works of King Lalitaditya.

Martand Sun Temple, Anantnag, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir The architectural splendor and approach of the Martand Sun Temple counts amongst the rare ones in the world. Built up of hard and square limestone, the temple serves as a living proof of the skill and talent of the Hindu Kashmiris of the bygone era. Apart from the exquisite structural design, an added attraction of the Martand Sun Temple is its picturesque surroundings. The temple, standing on a square field with the beautiful snow-capped mountains serving as its milieu, presents as awe-inspiring sight. The massive pillars, the eye-candy of the temple, is reminiscent of the Greek architectural pattern.

(Last Updated on : 23/01/2009)
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