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Surya Temple - Martanda Temple

Mattan, India

Surya Temple - Martanda Temple

The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It dates back to the eighth century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the solar deity in Hinduism; Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand (मार्तण

्ड, Mārtaṇḍa). The temple was destroyed by Sikandar Shah Miri.

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