Information About
The foundation stone was laid on the sun temple on 19th January 1984, it took 4 years and 4 days to complete its construction, and finally, on 23rd January 1988, the temple saw its completion. Initially known as Tapovan Garden, the name of the place changed to Surya Van or Surya Garden after completion.
The sun temple of Gwalior is the replica of the famous Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa. The temple is one of the architectural wonders and has a beautiful sculpture of Lord Surya in the temple premises. The temple building is created in the shape of chariot pulled by seven horses each one depicting seven days of the week. One can also see total 24 wheels representing the 24 hours of a day. There are total 365 idols of Gods around the temple for 365 days in a year. Temple to the sun god, with ornate red sandstone carvings of horses, chariot wheels & other deities.
Location
Sun Temple, Morar, Gwaior, Madhya Pradesh, India
How to reach Sun Temple Gwalior
By Flight – Gwalior airport is connected by air transport from some regions not all over India. Your journey is from your location to New Delhi to Gwalior. Gwalior airport is in Maharajpura and is around 7 km distance from Sun Temple. After reaching the Gwalior airport you have many options to reach Sun Temple through private taxi or local transport etc.
By Train – Gwalior railway station is well connected by other railway stations. Gwalior railway station and is around 6 km distance from Sun Temple. After reaching the Gwalior railway station you have many options to reach Sun Temple through private taxi or local transport etc.
By Bus – Gwalior is well connected by road transport with all over India. Gwalior bus stand and is around 5 km distance from Sun Temple. After reaching the Gwalior bus stand you have many options to reach Sun Temple through private taxi or local transport etc.
