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Sun Temple

Monument of National ImportanceTentative World Heritage SiteBuilt 1026
Typesun temple
Built1026
Best monthsJan–Feb · Decweather in Chanasma
23.58° N, 72.13° EUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Standing for1,000 years
built 1026today 2026
When to goChanasma · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low34° / 21°
iAbout

Sun Temple in brief

Sun Temple is a sun temple in Chanasma, Gujarat, India.

It holds the designations Monument of National Importance and Tentative World Heritage Site.

The sun temple dates from 1026.

For a visit, the weather in Chanasma is best in January, February and December; in October afternoons average 34°.

Chanasma: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
sun temple
Designation
Monument of National Importance
Tentative World Heritage Site
Built
1026
Nearest town
Chanasma
Region
Gujarat
Coordinates
23.58381, 72.13268
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Chanasma

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Jan–Feb · Dec
94
Jan
84
Feb
63
Mar
56
Apr
54
May
36
Jun
23
Jul
31
Aug
41
Sep
58
Oct
73
Nov
88
Dec
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