Martand Sun Temple

MARTAND SUN TEMPLE

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

God

The main sanctum of this temple is dedicated to the Sun God and his idol was installed depicting seated on a chariot pulled by seven horses.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to June and September to October.

Weather

Highest - April to June (21°C during day and 19°C during night)Average - May (24°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (14°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
The weather is cold throughout the year. Rainfalls and snowfalls often occur there. one should wear proper winter clothes with mufflers and gloves. An umbrella is also a must to carry.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Srinagar Bus Station	60 KM	1800-419-4287
Anantnag Railway Station	15 KM	09622825788
Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport	60 KM	01942303311

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Anantnag Railway Station	15 KM	09622825788

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport	60 KM	01942303311

Architecture

The temple was beautifully constructed in the Kashmiri style of architecture with the high dome, beautifully carved pillars, vast corridor, and the sanctum installed with the idol of the Sun God. A walk across the courtyard is a must for visitors to notice the brilliantly fused designs and carvings on the structure that still stand the tests of time and weather. The structure is constructed completely out of limestone, and the entire complex has been built on top of a plateau. Its Kashmiri architecture was an fascinating combination of the Gupta, Chinese, Greek, Byzantine, and Syrian style of architecture.

History

According to the Tareekh-e-Hassan (The Oldest History of Kashmir) there was a city named Babul in the Karewas of south Kashmir built by Raja Ranadatiya. In front of his royal palace he built Martandeshwari temple around 370 to 400 C.E., this temple it is believed was completed by Lalitadatiya Muktapida and was dedicated to Surya Bhagwan. Within a year the temple was the temple is now in ruins. The Martand Sun Temple was constructed between the 7th and the 8th century. Martand in Sanskrit, is another name for the Sun God in Hinduism. The temple complex was built by Lalitaditya who was the third ruler of the Karkota Dynasty. It was completely devastated in the 15th century by a Muslim invader Sikandar Butshikan.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757