outer view of the sun temple on the bank of the river pushpavati. built in 1026 - 27 ad during the reign of bhima i of the

outer view exterior carving details wall sun temple 1026 reign bhima chaulukya dynasty modhera village mehsana district gujarat india hindu ancient archeological steps sky sacred heritage culture god place arch water architecture hinduism shaan gujrat ornate holy tree figure pillar maru stepwell sculpture ahmedabad sandstone tourism travel surya deity bank river pushpavati built