God
The temple is dedicated to Lord Surya.
Interesting Facts
- It is built in the form of a Chariot with 18 wheels drawn by 7 life size white horses.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
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 February (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 |
|---|---|---|
 Dhurwa Bus Stand |
180 MRTS | 0667-6539635 |
 Ranchi Railway Station |
7.4 KM | 139 |
 Birsa Munda Airport |
7.6 KM | 0651-6450327 |
Architecture
Sun Temple is also known as Surya Temple. The structure of temple has been designed with elegance. The temple complex has the shape of a big chariot with eighteen wheels and seven lifelike horses that seem to be ready to take off for the journey. There is a pond in the temple premises, which serves as a sacred place for Chhathavratis. The temple is ideally being constructed away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded and noisy city amidst the beauty of nature.
Religious Significance
Why here : Legend tells us that King Shamb, while suffering from leprosy discovered the Surya Talab that cured him when he bathed in it. The statues in the temple were supposedly found in this pond and the temple’s sanctum hosts the black stone statues of Lord Surya in his chariot, along with his mother, brother and his son.
History
Surya temple was built in 800 B.C. and Shri Ram Maroo is the contributor of this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 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 |
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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