Deo Surya Mandir
Deo Surya Mandir is a Hindu temple in Bihar, India. The temple is a Sun shrine, dedicated to Lord Sun for Chhath Puja. The temple is located in Deo Town in the Indian State of Bihar. The Temple is unique as it faces west, the setting sun not the usual rising sun.[2] This temple is reported to be considered very auspicious to visit on the festival of Chatth puja , Adra nakshatra & every Sunday.[3]
| Deo Surya Mandir | |
|---|---|
Devark, Dewark | |
 Deo Sun Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Festivals | Chhath |
| Location | |
| Location | Deo, Bihar, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 24.658791°N 84.437026°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | According to ASI. built in 8th century[1] |
| Type | Mix of Nagri Architecture, Dravidian architecture & Vesara architecture |
| Completed | According to ASI. built temple in fifth to sixth century |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
History
It is said that once Lord Vishwakarma was told to build temples in one night.
Architecture and design
The temple is a mixture of Nagri Architecture, Dravidian architecture & Vesara architecture
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References
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