God
The main diety of this temple is Lord Surya. This Sun temple has one unique feather, as the statue inside shows Sun with his two wives, Sangya and Kalha, seven horses and fourteen lagaams (reins) has been carved on a single granite slab. Another feature of this statue is that it is made of soft stone like clay, which is very rare. This specialty is nowhere to be seen, be it Konark or Deb.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to (26°C during day and 21°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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Saharsa Bus Stand |
15 KM | 18004253266 |
 Saharsa Junction |
14.6 KM | 139 |
 Biratnagar Airport |
133 KM | 7721462060 |
Architecture
The idol installed in the sanctum sanctorum is huge though considerably defaced and fragmented. However, doorjambs and frames are well preserved. The frame, with rich, tasteful decoration of floral creepers and divine beings, represents the best of art and architecture of Mithila under the Karnata reign. At the door of the sanctum sanctorum (garbh grih), there are inscriptions which a deciphered by historians. The most striking feature is the lipi (script) that is carved on the doors of the temple, which has not been read till date.
Religious Significance
It is mentioned in Mahabharata and Suryapurana, so this proves that it is from "Dwapar Yuga".
History
The temple was built in 14th century A.D. by King Narsimha Deo of Karnata dynasty. It is said that a brutal Mughal emperor named Kalapahad had damaged the temple which was however renovated by the famous saint poet Laxminath Gosai.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 05:30 PM - 08:30 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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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