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MODHERA DANCE FESTIVAL
Place: Modhera,
Gujarat.
Venue: Sun Temple.
Date: January.
The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana district (102 km from Ahmedabad,
capital city of Gujarat), in north Gujarat, built during the reign of the
Solanki king Bhimdev I, represents one of the most magnificent monuments of
Gujarat. The temple, though in ruins, is considered one of the best
specimens of Indian art and architecture of the by gone era. The temple
dedicated to Lord Surya, the sun god has its outer walls covered with
sculptures in which the figures of Lord Surya are prominent.
The beautiful Sun
Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of Indian classical dances
held every year in January for three days. This annual festival of dance is
organized by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat. The idea is to present
classical dance forms in an atmosphere they were originally presented in.
How to get there
Modhera is 102 kms north west of Ahmedabad.
Air: Nearest airport
is Ahmedabad.
Rail: Mehasana(30km from Modhera) is the nearest station.
Road: There are direct buses from Ahmedabad to Modhera which will
take around three and half hours.