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Modhera Dance
Festival
The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana district is dedicated
to Lord Surya, the sun god, has its outer walls covered
with sculptures in which the figures of Lord Surya are
prominent. The beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop
during the festival of Indian classical dances held
every year in January for three days. The Tourism Corporation
of Gujarat organizes this annual festival of dance.
The idea is to present classical dance forms in an atmosphere
they were originally presented in.
The Sun Temple is the site of an annual festival of
Indian classical dances organized by the Tourism Corporation
of Gujarat. The festival is held every year in January
for three days. The idea is to present classical dance
forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented
in.
Resting on a knoll in the village of Modhera, the ruins
of the 11th century Sun Temple are an impressive sight.
The outer walls of the temple are covered with sculptures
in which the figures of Lord Surya, the sun god are
prominent.
The Sun Temple at Modhera is positioned in such a manner
that the sun's first rays illuminate the deity in the
innermost sanctum through the main entrance. The incredibly
beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the
romantic fete of classical dance. The beautiful Sun
Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of Indian
classical dances held every year in January for three
days. The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat organizes this
annual festival of dance. The idea is to present classical
dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented
in.
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