Dakshinaarka temple is considered to be very religious and people visiting this place devote themselves to Lord Sun. This temple is dedicated to Devi Savitri. Idols of different Devis can be seen in this temple along with an idol of Lord Sun.
Shrine’s History
Dakshinaarka Sun temple is one of the ancient Sun temples in India. It is distinct from the other temples on the basis of its beauty. This temple is famous for its religious value. It is believed to have been built prior to the Mauryan period. But some scholars believed that this temple was built during the thirteenth century A.D. Even archaeologists believe it to have been built around the same period. According to legends, this temple was built by King Varangal of South India.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
This temple has been magnificently built and faces the eastern direction. The temple comprises of a big gathering pavilion and another pavilion opposite to the central part of the temple. A number of different pillars comprising of beautiful crafts can also be seen. Idols of different Gods can be seen in the temple. Beautiful idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Sun and Goddess Durga can be seen.
By Road
Regular direct bus services are available from Gaya to Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir, Varanasi,Ranchi,Tata,Kolkata,Dhanbad. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and Bihar State Road Transport Corporation run buses to Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur and other major cities.
By Rail
The Nearest Railway Station – Gaya Gaya is connected by Day train with Lucknow, Kolkata Gaya is connected by Overnight train with New Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur
By Air
The Nearest Airport -Bodhgaya 14 km, Patna 102 km, Ranchi 225 km
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Chatt festival