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Sun Temples in India

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A special Templenet presentation on the eve of the total solar eclipse on Aug 11, 1999, taking you on a tour through seven ancient Sun Temples in India.

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Title: Sun Temples in India
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This article takes you on a tour of about 7 Sun Temples in India, most of which are about a 1000 years old. It highlights the architectural splendours of some of these temples. Many of these (and other temples in India) have been designed so that the sun's rays illuminate the sanctum at specific times during a year. Also featured here, are links to sun worship in other parts of the world.

Category: Architecture - India - Egypt - Indian - Temple - Mayan - Hindu - Jain - Dravida - Surya - Aditya - Konark - Modhera - Kumbhakonam - Nagara - Vesara


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