Martand Sun Temple

About this place

Martand Sun Temple,Spectacular ruins of an ancient Sun temple set on a high plateau with panoramic views of the Kashmir valley. The complex has a grand central shrine, colonnaded courtyard and distinct Kashmiri stone architecture.

History & highlights

Built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty (8th century CE), it was one of the most important temples of ancient Kashmir dedicated to Surya. The temple was later destroyed, but its ruins became a key archaeological and cultural symbol, often called the “Shakti Peeth of architecture” in Kashmir.

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