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Katarmal Sun Temple is at an altitude of 2116 meters above sea level, in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. Sun temple in Katarmal built in the 9th century Katarmal near by Almora has the Second important Sun Temple in the country, the first Sun temple being the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
Katarmal Sun Temple is Situated 7 Kms from Almora, Uttarakhand.
Katarmal Sun temple is around 70 kms away from Nainital.
Katarmal Sun temple was built
by KATARMALLA, a Katyuri Raja, in the 9th century. In the early medieval period, Kumaon was ruled by the Katyuri dynasty.
It is believed that when Pandavas were in exile, one of the conditions that were levied on them by the Kauravas, was “They must maintain their anonymity for fourteen years of their exile“. One breach of such a condition, they won’t get their kingdom back. It is said in the Mahabharata, Pandavas once built a magnificent Sun Temple in a single day as their hideout, but due to some reason they had to fled the temple, and the structure was left incomplete. Katarmal, temple of Almora, whose part of the roof is half- finished is assumed to be that temple. Even today, the partially complete roof of the temple is clearly visible.
About Katarmal Sun Temple :-
The Katarmal Sun Temple is a monument of historical importance and also is an example of intricate sculpturing. The first rays of the sun falls straight on this Sun Temple.
The main deity of the Sun temple in Katarmal is called Burhadita or Vraddhaditya (the old Sun God). The idols of Shiva-Parvati and Lakshmi-Narayana are also found in this temple.
However, the intricately carved doors and panels have been removed to the National Museum in Delhi after the 10th-century idol of the presiding deity was stolen.
The Katarmal Sun temple, noted for its magnificent architecture, artistically made stone and metallic sculptures and beautifully carved pillars and wooden doors, the image of Surya in the temple dates back to 12th century.
The Katarmal Sun temple is now protected and preserved by the Archeological Survey of India and the government is also constructing road and can be easily accessed by foot as a small beautiful trek among the thick deodars leads you to the Sun Katarmal Temple.
Katarmal Sun Temple is at an altitude of 2116 meters above sea level, in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. Sun temple in Katarmal built in the 9th century Katarmal near by Almora has the Second important Sun Temple in the country, the first Sun temple being the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
Katarmal Sun Temple is Situated 7 Kms from Almora, Uttarakhand.
Katarmal Sun temple is around 70 kms away from Nainital.
Katarmal Sun temple was built
by KATARMALLA, a Katyuri Raja, in the 9th century. In the early medieval period, Kumaon was ruled by the Katyuri dynasty.
It is believed that when Pandavas were in exile, one of the conditions that were levied on them by the Kauravas, was “They must maintain their anonymity for fourteen years of their exile“. One breach of such a condition, they won’t get their kingdom back. It is said in the Mahabharata, Pandavas once built a magnificent Sun Temple in a single day as their hideout, but due to some reason they had to fled the temple, and the structure was left incomplete. Katarmal, temple of Almora, whose part of the roof is half- finished is assumed to be that temple. Even today, the partially complete roof of the temple is clearly visible.
About Katarmal Sun Temple :-
The Katarmal Sun Temple is a monument of historical importance and also is an example of intricate sculpturing. The first rays of the sun falls straight on this Sun Temple.
The main deity of the Sun temple in Katarmal is called Burhadita or Vraddhaditya (the old Sun God). The idols of Shiva-Parvati and Lakshmi-Narayana are also found in this temple.
However, the intricately carved doors and panels have been removed to the National Museum in Delhi after the 10th-century idol of the presiding deity was stolen.
The Katarmal Sun temple, noted for its magnificent architecture, artistically made stone and metallic sculptures and beautifully carved pillars and wooden doors, the image of Surya in the temple dates back to 12th century.
The Katarmal Sun temple is now protected and preserved by the Archeological Survey of India and the government is also constructing road and can be easily accessed by foot as a small beautiful trek among the thick deodars leads you to the Sun Katarmal Temple.
